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Form of workAnesthesia Technician/UKHC
Requisition Number:RE43750
Working Title:Anesthesia Tech
Department Name:H3320:Perioperative Services
Work Location:Lexington, KY
Grade Level:07
Salary Range:$17.50-27.31/hour
Type of Position:Staff
Position Time Status :Full-Time
Required Education:HS
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Required Related Experience:1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified
Physical Requirements:This position requires regularly standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittently lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds; standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasionally performing tasks with repetitive motions. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste; radiation; burns; cuts/punctures; blood-borne/airborne pathogens; and recombinant DNA or viral vectors.
Shift:Primarily DAYS/EVENINGS, with call, some holidays, nights, weekends as needed
Job Summary:The primary responsibilities for this position include cleaning equipment; assisting with regional blocks; setting up infusion, transducers, BAIN Circuit, and attaching noninvasive monitoring devices; assisting with blood specimen and delivery of lab specimens; and maintaining sterility.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:The ideal candidate will have the following skills: teamwork; ability to learn quickly; competence in aseptic techniques for blood collection; ability to work independently and remain calm in an intense work atmosphere.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :No
Preferred Education/Experience:Experience in maintenance and repair of anesthesia equipment and knowledge of aseptic technique.
Deadline to Apply:03/12/2024
University Community of Inclusion:The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
