Anesthesia Technician
Anesthesia Technician
UVA Health — Northern Virginia and Culpeper
Manassas, VA
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Job Description
Anesthesia Technician
Job Code: AN5020
About Us
We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.
As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.
JOB TYPE
Classification: Nonexempt
Supervises Positions: No
Job Summary
The anesthesia technician supports the department of Anesthesia by:
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience: 5 years of experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
Licensure: N/A
Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Understands and practices the importance of proper cleaning and disinfecting of anesthesia equipment; inventory and ordering ability in order to meet supply and demand; some knowledge of anesthesia equipment and medical terminology.
Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demand Code: 17A, Medical Technician/Other Techs
Work Function/Activity: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand
The job requires constant sitting, standing, walking, and bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive body movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs. occasionally. For any weight over 35 lbs. use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.
Other
Anesthesia Technician
Job Code: AN5020
About Us
We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.
As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.
JOB TYPE
Classification: Nonexempt
Supervises Positions: No
Job Summary
The anesthesia technician supports the department of Anesthesia by:
- Preparation and set up of appropriate equipment and supplies for each surgical case.
- Preparation and set up of appropriate equipment and supplies, including prepping patient as appropriate, for blocks, a-lines, etc.
- Maintains a clean and safe anesthesia workroom.
- Restocks and cleans all anesthesia carts and equipment.
- Inventories and orders supplies as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Keeps co-workers and intra-op staff informed of any updates/issues.
- Follows written instructions as needed.
- Maintains, operates, and monitors all equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations and department standards.
- Collects, organizes, and enters information into the patient scheduling application.
- Assists with various types of surgical operations providing technically skilled duties, serving as first assist.
- Demonstrates knowledge of instrumentation and sterile/aseptic technique.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience: 5 years of experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
Licensure: N/A
Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Understands and practices the importance of proper cleaning and disinfecting of anesthesia equipment; inventory and ordering ability in order to meet supply and demand; some knowledge of anesthesia equipment and medical terminology.
Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demand Code: 17A, Medical Technician/Other Techs
Work Function/Activity: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand
The job requires constant sitting, standing, walking, and bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive body movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs. occasionally. For any weight over 35 lbs. use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.
Other
- May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
- On call responsibilities as directed: No
- Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: No
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Seniority level
Entry level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Health Care Provider -
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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