Anesthesia Tech I - Celebration

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

-          Benefits from Day One

-          Paid Days Off from Day One

-          Career Development

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time - 40/hrs per week

Shift:  Mon - Fri  (no weekends) (Minimal On Call)

9:00a - 5:00p  (OR)  2:30p - 11:00p

The community you'll be caring for:

Location:   400 Celebration Place, Celebration, FL

         Established in 1997 and now a 203-bed hospital

         AdventHealth Celebration Health was designed as a Mediterranean resort-style facility to serve as a cornerstone of health in Disney's planned community of Celebration, Florida

         The hospital consistently delivers a state-of-the-art healing environment to residents of Osceola, Orange, Polk and Lake Counties, as well as to visitors from across the United States and the world. All within a 'living laboratory' of groundbreaking, research-driven clinical solutions that integrate mind, body and spirit in the defeat of illness and disease

The role you'll contribute:

Assists licensed anesthesia providers with patient care and equipment maintenance for routine surgical cases.

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

Minimum Qualifications:  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

         Completion of an Anesthesia Technician Training Class OR 1-year experience as an Anesthesia Tech.

   Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals

   Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry

   Knowledge and basic skills related to aseptic/ sterile technique and sterility of supplies

   Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English

   Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

 Preferred Qualifications:

         One year of experience as an Anesthesia Tech

         High school diploma or GED

 The value you'll bring to the team:

         Cleans and sets up anesthesia equipment

         Assists anesthesia providers with patient assessment, monitoring, transporting, positioning, insertion of intravenous and other invasive lines, and airway management

         Maintains equipment and troubleshoots malfunctions

         Ensures necessary equipment and supply inventory remain in stock

         Assists with schedule preparations, which includes emergent and urgent surgical procedures involving anesthesia

         Provides routine and emergency services for anesthesiologists

         Under the direction of the Anesthesiologist or CRNA assists anesthesia professional staff as requested:  Assists in preparation and draping of patient for invasive monitoring/ procedures by licensed anesthesia providers.  Assists and anticipates needs of licensed anesthesia providers in invasive monitor insertion and procedures such as pulmonary artery catheter, central venous access, regional anesthesia, fiber optic intubation and is familiar with the ASA Difficult Airway Algorithm.  Anticipates need for invasive monitoring according to daily OR schedule.  Aids in preparation of patients for routine cases including but not limited to placement of BP cuff, ECG leads, Pulse Oximeter, positioning.  Sets up OR for cases which may include the following: Preparation of laryngoscope and intubation equipment, IV solution and tubing set-up and set up of IV warming devices.  Participates in the process for blood component verification as needed

         Makes available, assembles, and assists with operation of specialized equipment such as humidification units; fiber optic endoscopic equipment; rapid infusion devices/blood warmers; patient warming devices; neuromuscular devices; infusion pumps and syringes.

         Maintains and organizes the anesthesia environment, equipment, supplies and personnel to facilitate department functions.  Maintains the availability of necessary equipment in each operating room. Participates in room turnovers to ensure efficient flow of cases.  Provides peri-operative technical support to the anesthesia professional staff for delivery of patient care