Anesthesia Technician

• Assists in setups for all emergent and non-emergent procedures, including open hearts and traumas.
• Obtains and prepares all equipment needed for transport of critically ill patients and assists in their transport.
• Assists in lifting and positioning of patients.
• Assists anesthetist during the induction of anesthesia as required.
• Orders and picks up local drugs and inhalational agents from Pharmacy.
• Stocks block carts with needed drugs.
• Requires knowledge of generic and current trade names of all pharmaceuticals used by the department.
• Prepares monthly special order supply list as assigned.
• Stocks and cleans all assigned areas daily.
• Performs decontamination procedures.
• Stocks, cleans, and replaces all anesthesia equipment and supplies as necessary.
• Sets up all special monitoring lines for the Surgical Suite.
• Operates Level One Rapid Infuser Pump.
• Changes soda lime in canisters weekly and as needed.
• Performs leak check procedures and proper disposal of exhausted chemical.
• Coordinates basic upkeep and maintenance of anesthesia machinery.
• Sends blood to stat lab for analysis.
• Performs laboratory procedures for labeling, container selection, lab slip preparation, and techniques for tube operation.
• Obtains and prepares all equipment needed for transport of critically ill patients and assists in their transport.
• Assists in lifting and positioning of patients.
• Assists anesthetist during the induction of anesthesia as required.
• Maintains all specialty carts in the department.
• Setup and calibrate machines that are transported to outside areas.
• Assists with inspection and repair of equipment.
• Obtains used Medtronic Dual Channel Pacemakers.
• Cleans pacemakers, changes battery and bags.
• Ensures pacemakers turn on and are working properly.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

• Hours:Full time, 40 hours a week. Will discuss work schedule during interview.

• Required education: Must hold a HS diploma or GED.

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one

• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents

• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)

• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions

• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly

• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year

• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive

• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.

• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance