Anesthesia Tech, Medical Center East, PRN - UofL Health

Overview

We are Hiring at UofL Health-Medical Center East's Surgery Department

Location: 3920 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, KY, 40207

Shift Options: PRN

About Us

Medical Center East opened in 2003 and, for nearly 20 years, has provided patients with an outpatient care experience defined by patient comfort, privacy, personal service, and leading-edge technology. Home of the Center for Excellence in Women’s Care, the facility has earned distinction as being the first in Louisville to receive accreditation from the American College of Radiology (ACR) for breast MRI, as well as Breast Imaging Center of Excellence (BICOE) designation. The medical center offers a full range of services, including 24/7 emergency care, chest pain observation services, breast MRI, 3D digital mammography, laser eye surgery, diagnostic and medical imaging, outpatient surgery, orthopedic care, gastroenterology care, urology care, primary and specialty care, rehab services, laboratory, and infusion services.

Our Mission

As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

The anesthesia technician assists the resident, Certified Nurse Anesthetist, and anesthesia physician to maintain proper anesthesia supplies , equipment, and the functioning of that equipment.  This position also requires knowledge of the functioning of all equipment used in the anesthesia department and also the trouble shooting of this equipment.  Examples of this equipment are: anesthesia machines, video towers for difficult intubation, monitoring equipment, etc.  Daily duties will include assisting with the turnover of rooms. The anesthesia technician must work with residents, physicians, nurses, and materials management to provide proper and cost-effective supplies and equipment.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Broad knowledge of medical terminology and pharmacology.
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year’s experience in hospital setting (operating room preferred).
• Graduate of an anesthesia technician program.
• Anesthesia tech or EMT experience.

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