Anesthesia Technician - University Hospital (Healthcare)
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We are seeking an Anesthesia Technician to:
- Assist the anesthesia team prior to, during, and following patient procedures in the Inpatient Operating Room and all off-site locations.
- Check and supply anesthesia carts and machines, replace anesthesia gas tanks, disassemble used anesthesia equipment, disinfect machines and supply carts, replace used products and prepare transducers for invasive hemodynamic monitoring.
- Assist with the preparation of anesthesia supplies both preoperatively and postoperatively by cleaning, maintaining, packaging, ordering, and inventorying of anesthesia supplies.
- Demonstrate trust, respect, honesty, and caring attitudes with patients/families and other members of the health care team.
Education:
Minimum - High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred - Associate Degree as Anesthesia Technologist.
Work Experience:
Preferred - One (1) year of experience in a medical setting.
Licenses and Certifications:
Minimum - Basic Life Support/CPR or obtained within 6 months of hire dependent on the location.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent customer services skills.
- Demonstrates professional and positive interactions.
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to changes.
- Demonstrates understanding of UW Health organizational values.
- Proficiency in the operation of decontamination equipment.
Physical Requirements:
Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Work Schedule: 40% FTE, 16 hours per week. Scheduled shifts are Monday through Friday in the afternoon and evenings with weekend rotation. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nations leading hospitals, teaching institutions, and referral centers.
UW Hospital and Clinics benefits
UW Health values and embraces diversity and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
