Anesthesia Technician Specialist

The Anesthesia Technician Specialist assists licensed anesthesia providers in a clinical setting. They perform their duties under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia provide and/or Registered Nurse (RN) and following the CHCO policies and procedures. This role is responsible for acquisition, preparation and application of the equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia. The Anesthesia Technician Specialist is also responsible for participating in the planning of care delivery in complex cases, serves as the resource team member on assigned shifts and assists in the orientation and training of new hires.

Duties & Responsibilities

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

Provides anesthesia setup for cases by completing the anesthesia machine checkout, assists with first line troubleshooting of anesthesia equipment, conducts inventory of anesthesia machine drawer for appropriate equipment, ensure equipment is in working condition and restocks Anesthesia Work Station (AWS) between cases and maintains a safe work environment.

Removes the anesthesia equipment from the room post care, removes equipment from poles and prepares for Sterile Processing department pickup. Disinfects the machine and AWS between cases and at the end of the day.

Assists in positioning and preparing patient for procedures as directed and identifies special equipment needs.

Setup rapid infuser, ultrasound, fiber optic scopes, video laryngoscope, trans-illuminators, pressure lines, IV lines, sterile trays, and positioning devices.

During procedures and under direction from the provider, anticipates and provides equipment needs, prepares the dressing line insertion sites.

Prepares supplies necessary for invasive line placement.

Assists the anesthesia provider with patient transport.

Coordinates with external departments to ensure appropriate equipment is available.

Participates in the planning of anesthesia care delivery in complex cases.

Assists management in orientation and training of new hires.

Serves as a resource as assigned. Duties include creating daily assignments, ensuring assignments are completed, adjusting staff assignments as needed, removing damaged equipment from service, and notifying manager and serving as a liaison between OR staff and the Anesthesia Team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degrees
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
    
• Experience
  • Two (2) years of experience as an Anesthesia Technician in a pediatric acute care setting. Cardiac anesthesia experience preferred.
    
• Licenses & Certifications
  • BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire. ASATT Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) preferred
    
    

Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Hourly Range: $20.33 to $30.50

Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

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