Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Anesthesiology Tech - Certified
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
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Our Anesthesia Techs provide safe, efficient, cost‑effective anesthesia care and support routine and complex medical procedures by assisting in the preparation and maintenance of patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems before and during anesthesia.
Job Responsibilities
Assemble and operate autotransfusion device (Cell Saver); provide information to attending physicians, residents, RNs, and other peer staff regarding different anesthetic devices and supplies.
Educate and orient new staff and residents on different physiological monitors and supplies.
Perform ACT analysis, intra‑aortic balloon pump methods, and glucose tests; responsible for the proper function and maintenance of the machines involved.
Perform anesthesia machine checks.
Assemble and check anesthesia delivery system; manage the calibration of EtCO2 monitor.
Ensure readiness of basic airway and specialty cart; calibrate O2 monitor; determine readiness of other equipment (ECG, BP, Temp, and SpO2 machines) to prevent interference.
Assist with arterial line, CVP and PA placement.
Assist with airway management; ensure rapid sequence cricoid press and that fiberoptic equipment is ready for use.
Job Requirements
Anesthesiology Technician Certification required; maintain CEU for certification as required by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians.
High School or GED required.
BLS certification required every two years.
Knowledge of anatomical functions and components of anesthesia medicines.
Experience with procedural control of biological hazards, infection control, universal precautions, and adherence to ethical and legal responsibilities.
Knowledge of safe handling and storage of bulk and cylinder gases that pose fire, electrical, or explosion hazards in the operating room; knowledge of monitoring anesthesia administration equipment and maintaining patient 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, 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.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Where You'll Work Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award‑winning health systems in Washington state – CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. With 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 physicians and affiliated providers, we operate 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region, providing safest and highest quality care.
Pay Range $38.82 – $53.41 per hour
Location Greater Seattle Area
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Anesthesiology Tech - Certified
role at
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health .
Our Anesthesia Techs provide safe, efficient, cost‑effective anesthesia care and support routine and complex medical procedures by assisting in the preparation and maintenance of patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems before and during anesthesia.
Job Responsibilities
Assemble and operate autotransfusion device (Cell Saver); provide information to attending physicians, residents, RNs, and other peer staff regarding different anesthetic devices and supplies.
Educate and orient new staff and residents on different physiological monitors and supplies.
Perform ACT analysis, intra‑aortic balloon pump methods, and glucose tests; responsible for the proper function and maintenance of the machines involved.
Perform anesthesia machine checks.
Assemble and check anesthesia delivery system; manage the calibration of EtCO2 monitor.
Ensure readiness of basic airway and specialty cart; calibrate O2 monitor; determine readiness of other equipment (ECG, BP, Temp, and SpO2 machines) to prevent interference.
Assist with arterial line, CVP and PA placement.
Assist with airway management; ensure rapid sequence cricoid press and that fiberoptic equipment is ready for use.
Job Requirements
Anesthesiology Technician Certification required; maintain CEU for certification as required by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians.
High School or GED required.
BLS certification required every two years.
Knowledge of anatomical functions and components of anesthesia medicines.
Experience with procedural control of biological hazards, infection control, universal precautions, and adherence to ethical and legal responsibilities.
Knowledge of safe handling and storage of bulk and cylinder gases that pose fire, electrical, or explosion hazards in the operating room; knowledge of monitoring anesthesia administration equipment and maintaining patient 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, 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.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Where You'll Work Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award‑winning health systems in Washington state – CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. With 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 physicians and affiliated providers, we operate 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region, providing safest and highest quality care.
Pay Range $38.82 – $53.41 per hour
Location Greater Seattle Area
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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