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CommonSpirit Health

Anesthesiology Tech - Certified

CommonSpirit Health, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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Job Summary and Responsibilities Virginia Mason Medical Center is recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington state by U.S. News & World Report, and an internationally recognized leader in continuous improvement of health care. Located in Seattle, WA, Virginia Mason offers the opportunity to partner with talented peers at every level. You will help strengthen our Team Medicine approach to collaborative medicine and benefit from the Virginia Mason Production System, a model that has transformed health care by providing patients with easier access to care, reducing errors, and continuously innovating patient safety and quality that has been adopted by other organizations here and abroad.

This position provides safe, efficient, cost‑effective anesthesia care and supports routine and complex medical procedures by assisting in the preparation and maintenance of patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems before and during anesthesia. You will assist the anesthesiologist/anesthetist by operating and maintaining complex equipment needed in major surgical procedures.

Benefits

Education loan forgiveness for qualifying loans

Competitive starting wages (DOE) and training to grow within the company

Paid time off (PTO)

Health, dental, vision insurance

Flexible health spending accounts (FSA)

Matching 401(k) and 457(b) retirement programs

Tuition assistance for career growth and development

Care@Work premium account for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needs

Employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your family

Voluntary protection: group accident, critical illness, and Identity theft

Adoption assistance

Wellness program

Job Requirements

Anesthesiology Technician Certification is required.

Maintain C.E.U. for certification as required by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians.

Care of anatomical functions and components of anesthesia medicines.

Experience with the correct procedural control of biological hazards, infection control and universal precautions; adherence to ethical and legal responsibilities.

Knowledge of safe handling and storage of bulk and cylinder gases which pose a fire, electrical and/or explosion hazard in the operating room; the purpose, use and care of equipment used for monitoring anesthesia administration and the maintenance of the patient's airway.

Knowledge of proper sterilization and aseptic techniques; proper usage of common anesthetic agents and drugs; principles of purchasing and supply level control; human anatomy and physiology and basic pathophysiology of common disease; autotransfusion methods and operation; fluid therapy and intravenous lines; ECG application and interpretation; ACT analysis, blood gas and glucose sampling, including machine operation; pacemaker and defibrillator operations; and basic transesophageal echocardiography use, care and operation.

With a wide range of perks that includes comprehensive compensation and benefits, continuing education and support, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the country, you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking.

Where You'll Work Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award‑winning health systems in Washington state. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.

Pay Range $38.82 - $53.41 /hour

Seniority level Not Applicable

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Health Care Provider

Industries Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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