Anesthesia Technician Job at Oregon Health & Science University

Oregon Health & Science University Portland, OR 97239

Department Overview:

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OHSU is hiring! We offer a variety of benefits on top of joining a thriving organization:

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage at low or no cost to employees
    • Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
  • Several retirement plans to choose from! – Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan and University Pension Plan, voluntary savings plans (403b and 457b)
  • Up to 200 hours (equal to 25 full days) a year of paid time off
  • 96 hours of sick leave a year (prorated for part-time employees)
  • Commuter subsidies
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits
  • Annual Raises
  • Employee discounts to local and major businesses
  • Growth/Development Opportunities
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The Anesthesia Technician at CEI is responsible for daily tasks of anesthesia support in accordance with established policies and procedures. The technician provides assistance to the anesthesiologist by maintaining and stocking anesthesia instruments and supplies for the operating rooms, assembling and setting up anesthesia equipment and assists the anesthesia provider in performing procedures. The technician works closely with the anesthesiologists, circulating RN and scrub staff to help insure that their needs for equipment, medications and supplies are met in support of optimum patient care.
Function/Duties of Position:
Anesthesia Equipment, Instrument and Supplies Maintenance
  • Checks inventory and if appropriate, requisitions and restocks supplies; rotates dated items on shelves; participates in equipment and supply evaluations; troubleshoots and maintains equipment and supplies and refers to Clinical Engineering for repair; prepares used instruments such as LMA's, laryngoscope blades for CSPD processing; cleans and sterilizes anesthesia machines and equipment after surgeries and performs necessary surface maintenance
Anesthesia Equipment Set Up
  • Monitors surgery schedule to ensure operating rooms are equipped with appropriate anesthesia supplies and equipment; checks anesthesia machines and monitors prior to surgery to assure they are ready for use; sets up anesthesia equipment prior to surgery including standard IV fluid; difficult airway supplies and equipment, and all other devices needed by anesthesia
Anesthesia procedures
  • Assist anesthesia provider with a wide variety of procedures following scope of practice.
Performs other duties as assigned
  • assists in transporting soiled instruments to CSPD; assists in transporting specimen to Central Lab / Microbiology / Pathology
Room Turnover
  • Supports the OR team in cleaning and preparing for each patient. This includes removing all contaminated items, wiping down all surfaces and equipment, re-setting up each location for the following case and re-stocking to be fully prepared for the next case.
Required Qualifications:
  • National Certification as an Anesthesia Technician
  • OR Associates degree or higher in a health-related field from an accredited institution of higher education with course work in Anatomy, Physiology and Chemistry
  • OR Completed 2 years full-time college-level courses including Anatomy, Physiology and Chemistry
  • OR 2 years experience as an Anesthesia Technician
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong customer service orientation.
  • Cooperation with and maintenance of good rapport with nursing staff, ancillary personnel, other departments, patients, and physicians.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with staff, patients, and visitors. Basic computer skills may be required. Good prioritization and organizational skills.
  • Flexibility, ability to deal effectively with unforeseen request or circumstances during a case. Prompt, efficient and dependable. Maintenance of patient and medical staff confidentiality.
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • Compliance with Code of Conduct, Respect in the workplace and Applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a whole
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Ophthalmology Experience preferred.
  • Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
  • National Certification as an Anesthesia Technician.
  • ACLS certification
Additional Details:
  • Surgical setting requiring a strict dress code and adherence to infection control policies; high degree of standing and walking; above average stress level due to critically injured or ill patients; lifting and moving of equipment and supplies; function and participate in a learning environment; work beyond regular scheduled hours, as needed; assist with trial of new products and equipment.
  • Requires working in the OR environment. May require standing for several consecutive hours in the Operating Room unit. Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 75 lbs). Ability to lift and position patients. Working in and around a sterile environment. Utilize proper body mechanics. Uses industrial cleaning agents and equipment following appropriate safety procedures. Subject to noise of equipment. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
All are welcome: Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.

As an organization devoted to the health and well-being of people in Oregon and beyond, OHSU requires its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.



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