Anesthesia Technician, OR, First - University Hospital - UofL Health

Overview

We are hiring at University Hospital!

Location: 530 S. Jackson St. Louisville, KY 40202

Shift: First

About us:

UofL Health – University of Louisville Hospital, an academic teaching and research hospital, is at the heart of the Louisville Metro area in downtown Louisville. University Hospital a world-renowned trauma team and a uniquely streamlined, nationally accredited stroke center—the latest innovations in a history of world-class care. University Hospital is the only adult Level I Trauma Center in the region. The Trauma Center admits more than 3,000 patients each year, including 1,500 patients a year who live outside Jefferson County and its surrounding counties—making it a resource not only for Louisville residents but also for people throughout Kentuckiana. Included within the trauma care provided at University Hospital is the only dedicated Burn Center in Kentucky. 

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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