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Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc. Springboard lists this Anesthesia Technician opportunity in torrance, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About this role
Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc. is currently seeking an Anesthesia Technician to work in our client's medical center located in Torrance, CA. Positions allocable to this class work under the general supervision of an Anesthesiologist or licensed anesthesia nurse and functions as a member of an operating room team during scheduled and unscheduled surgical procedures. As a journey level class, the incumbents in this class are responsible for acquiring, setting up, cleaning, disinfecting, stocking and maintaining anesthesia equipment and supplies. The positions are also responsible for removal of all special and reusable material after each surgery or procedure. These positions require knowledge of the use and functions of the various types of anesthesia equipment and supplies, basic aseptic and sterile techniques, and knowledge of operating room procedures.
Pay-rate: $28.00 per hour
Shift : Evening shift (3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.), night shift (11:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.), as well as weekend coverage. | The schedule would include a mix of evening and night shifts, with a minimum of approximately 20 hours per week, and potentially more if needed or requested.
Job Duties:
Conducts a functional check of anesthesia equipment during assigned shifts.
Prepares, sets up and calibrates anesthesia equipment in assigned operating rooms prior to the beginning of the scheduled surgery. Adapts the equipment as required for specific surgical procedures. Ensures that all appropriate anesthesia equipment and supplies are in each assigned operating room, or outlying area.
Cleans, disinfects, stocks and maintains routine anesthesia equipment and supplies in accordance with infection control and manufacturers policies and regulations.
Maintains the standardized anesthesia carts to assure that appropriate equipment and supplies are available to anesthesia providers.
Transports anesthesia equipment to and from anesthesia work areas if required.
Removes all special and reusable material after each surgery and disinfects this material in accordance with infection control policies and regulations.
Regularly checks anesthesia equipment and monitors to ensure proper working condition.
Maintains anesthesia supplies and equipment according to needs and schedules. Organizes and maintains anesthesia workroom, supplies and equipment. Regularly inspects stock items to validate their shelf life, rotating those no longer in compliance.
Responds to emergency anesthesia supply and equipment replacement requests during anesthesia administration. Obtains extra equipment or monitors during a case as necessary.
Identifies malfunctioning equipment. Performs basic trouble shooting for monitors and equipment and reports defective equipment and equipment malfunctions to appropriate technical repair personnel. Documents and maintains preventative maintenance and quality records.
Assists in the establishment and maintenance of a regular schedule of proper maintenance and calibration of monitors used in the administration of anesthesia.
Monitors hospital approved disinfectants for their effectiveness per manufacturers suggested guidelines.
May be assigned to responsibility for ordering supplies as well as keeping records of equipment inspections.
Requirements: Two years of experience at the level of an Anesthesia Technician in healthcare setting. - OR - Completion of an approved Anesthesia Technology program from an accredited institution.
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Basic Life: $25,000 (100% employer paid)
Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) : $25,000 (100% employer paid)
Voluntary Life/AD&D: Additional coverage options available for employees, spouses and children (100% employee paid)
Generous 401(k) Contributions with Access to Financial Advisors
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Job details
Job reference: HSP/ Pay Rate: $28/HR
Worksite address
torrance, CA, 90504, US
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