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United Surgical Partners International, Inc

Anesthesia Technologist

United Surgical Partners International, Inc, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101

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United Surgical Partners International, Inc . USPI New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics is hiring a Anesthesia Tech Full Time. No Weekends! No Call! Paid Holidays! At USPI New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics, we believe health and care are inseparable. We focus on offering a high quality, service oriented environment for your surgical procedure. Job Summary

Participates as the primary assistant to Anesthesia for procedures in the Operating Room. Prepares anesthesia supplies. Responsibilities

Preoperative

Ensure anesthesia carts are supplied and machines are in each room prior to the beginning of the surgery schedule and between procedures. Checks and replaces anesthesia gas tanks as needed. Retrieve special anesthesia supplies that are anticipated and/or requested by the person administering the anesthetic before and during surgery. Prepares complex equipment and supplies for hemodynamic monitoring. This varies based on location and may include peripheral arterial and pulmonary artery catheter transducers, EKG, pulse oximeter, and nerve simulators. Ensures monitoring equipment and supplies are ready. Ensures the anesthesia machine is ready for use including troubleshooting and correcting problems. May perform daily anesthesia equipment inspections including suction, electrical plugs, gas connections, oxygen and nitrous oxide cylinders. May assist in positioning patients for procedures. Intraoperative

Assist in dressing and securing IVs and arterial lines. Assist Anesthesia during intubating and extubating procedures as directed. Restock all used supplies as needed during a surgery. Dispose of contaminated materials and disinfect equipment in accordance with general operating room P&P concerning biohazardous waste. Maintain awareness of physiological parameters and baselines of patients during a surgery. Postoperative

Clean anesthesia equipment in the Operating Room and outside locations following each procedure. Clean, maintain, and package used anesthesia materials and equipment. Inventories and orders anesthesia supplies. Run errands as requested by anesthesiologists/CRNAs/charge RN/other team members as appropriate to facilitate the preparation and conduct of anesthesia. Perform additional duties as requested by other team members. Trouble shoot broken equipment and fix as directed by clinical engineering. What We Offer

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following, subject to employment status: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage Life and AD&D coverage Availability of short- and long-term disability Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs 401(k) and access to retirement planning Paid holidays and vacation Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner. USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population. Required Skills and Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent. Anesthesia Tech training BLS certification required. Two years of experience as Anesthesia Tech required. Good communication skills with physicians, staff and patients. Understands operations of anesthesia machine, monitors, CO2 analyzers, O2 sat analyzers. Seniority level

Entry level Employment type

Full-time Job function

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