About this opportunity
UnityPoint Health lists this Anesthesia Tech opportunity in des moines, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
nnArea of Interest: Patient Care
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nnFTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
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nnDepartment: Surgery- Meth
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nnShift: Day Shift 6a-430p (4 - 10 hr shifts) M-F Call required
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nnJob ID:
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n nOverview
nJoin UnityPoint Health as an Anesthesia Technician I and play a vital role in supporting safe, high-quality surgical care. In this position, you will assist anesthesia providers before, during, and after procedures by preparing equipment, managing supplies, and ensuring readiness of anesthesia systems. Working under clinical supervision in a fast-paced environment, you will help maintain patient safety, infection control standards, and efficient workflow throughout the surgical process, contributing directly to exceptional perioperative care.
nWhy UnityPoint Health?
nAt UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
nOur competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
nnnExpect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .
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nnDental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
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nnEarly access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .
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n nWith a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
nAnd, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
nFind a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
nResponsibilities
nnnSupport anesthesia and surgical teams by gathering, preparing, and organizing equipment and supplies needed for patient care.
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nnSet up, test, and troubleshoot anesthesia machines and related systems to ensure safe, reliable, and fully functional operation.
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nnPerform routine cleaning, disinfection, and maintenance of anesthesia equipment in alignment with infection control standards and manufacturer guidelines.
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nnAssist operating room staff with patient care activities under RN supervision, including transport and room turnover.
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nnMaintain accurate inventory levels by stocking, rotating, and ordering anesthesia and OR supplies to support continuous operations.
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nnCoordinate equipment maintenance and repair requests with Clinical Engineering and ensure timely resolution of issues.
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nnConduct functional testing and safety checks on anesthesia equipment to ensure compliance and patient safety.
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nnMaintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment, including proper handling and disposal of infectious and hazardous materials.
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nnSupport efficient OR workflow by responding to real-time needs of anesthesia and surgical teams.
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n nQualifications
nEducation:
nnnHigh School Diploma/GED or equivalent required.
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nnEMT or Certified Surg Tech or LPN required
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n nExperience:
nnOne (1) year of hospital experience is preferred.
n nLicense(s)/Certification(s):
nnnCertified Nursing Assistant Certification is preferred.
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nnMust possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required within 90 days of hire.
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nnIL & IA Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required within 90 days of hire.
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nnIL & IA Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Training in state(s) where providing care required within 90 days of hire. #DM123
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Worksite address
des moines, IA, 50319, US
Who can apply
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