Anesthesia Technician, OR, 11a-7p - University Hospital - UofL Health
Louisville, KY
About the Job
Overview
We are hiring at University Hospital:
Location: 530 S. Jackson St. Louisville, KY 40202
Shift: 11a to 7p
The Surgical Services Department at UofL Hospital consists of the following two areas: Main Hospital and Outpatient Surgery Center. Surgical Services is open 24 hours a day and 365 days a year to ensure all surgeries, including trauma/emergencies, are completed and the community’s health needs are met. Our service lines include Robotics, General, Colorectal, Urology, Cancer, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, ENT, Plastics, and Oral Maxillofacial. In total, we have 17 operating rooms with 2 Robotic rooms and 1 Trauma OR. Our staff take pride in offering excellent care to our patients, as well as their families.
Benefits and Perks:
- Competitive Pay & Benefits Options.
- Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays.
- Free tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child/Spouse/Domestic Partner.
Responsibilities
Job Summary:
The anesthesia technician assists the anesthesia resident, Certified Nurse Anesthetist and anesthesia physician to maintain proper anesthesia supplies and 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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