Job Description
Compensation Salary Range: $28.09 - $39.10 per hour The pay range above represents the lowest possible rate for the position and the highest possible rate. Factors that may be used to determine where newly hired employees will be placed in the pay range include the employee specific skills and qualifications, relevant years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Most often, a newly hired employee will be placed below the midpoint of the range.
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Responsibilities The Anesthesia Technician supports and assists the Physicians and Registered Nurses within Surgical Services as it relates to Anesthesia services pursuant to the objectives and policies of Community Memorial Healthcare.
Required Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Healthcare experience
Preferred - Associate Degree
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Training from an Anesthesia Equipment program
Essential Functions And Responsibilities - Provides assistance to physicians and RNs under their direction and within scope of practice.
- Performs daily tasks to ensure the efficient operation of the unit.
- Documents activities accurately and in a timely manner to ensure quality patient care and compliance with regulations and policies.
- Supports unit operations by maintaining supplies and equipment necessary for anesthesia patient care. Monitors stock levels, restocks as needed, and removes unsafe or damaged equipment from service.
- Participates in unit Performance Improvement activities.
- Cleans and decontaminates reusable anesthesia supplies and equipment.
- Cleans and turns over anesthesia supplies between cases.
- Maintains stock of anesthesia medications and supplies, processes orders, and sterilizes instruments per protocol.
- Supports the anesthesiologist preoperatively, intraoperatively, and postoperatively with equipment and supply needs.
- Serves as the first point of contact for anesthesia equipment troubleshooting.
- Assists with patient transport, lifting, and positioning under the direction of the RN or MD.
- Manages hazardous waste as needed.
- Initiates communication with Nursing Management regarding areas requiring feedback, follow-up, or resolution.
- Remains attentive to case flow and assists with instrument and equipment needs between cases.
- Performs duties and maintains records as required.
- Applies principles of aseptic technique in the handling and transport of sterile supplies.
- Rotates sterile supplies and checks expiration dates on all supplies.
- Complies with dress code and infection prevention policies.
- Pulls supplies for surgical procedures as needed.
- Responds appropriately to emergency situations and locates all stat supplies and carts.
- Precepts new perioperative care technicians.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Overview When it comes to quality, we're 5 Star! Community Memorial Health System was established in 2005 when Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura merged with Ojai Valley Community Hospital. It is comprised of these two hospitals along with a network of primary and specialty care health centers serving various communities across west Ventura County. Our health system is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization. As such, we are not backed by a corporate or government entity, nor do we answer to shareholders. We depend on – and answer to – the communities we serve.
Community Memorial Hospital – Ventura has been awarded a prestigious five-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)! This achievement represents thousands of people going the extra mile every day for our patients, and we are the ONLY hospital in Ventura County to earn this distinction!
Community Memorial Healthcare Benefits To help heal, comfort, and promote health for the communities we serve, Community Memorial Healthcare takes care of our community of employees so our local community can be cared for. That’s why we provide competitive benefits, along with great career choices, training, and leadership development. Our total rewards package provides benefits that support you and your family’s health and wellness in all aspects of life. From our top tier insurance plans to our employee assistance program, take advantage of what CMH has to offer so you and your loved ones can have peace of mind now and for years to come. CMH is here for you and your family every step of the way.
- Competitive Pay
- Shift Differentials
- In-House Registry Rates
- Fidelity 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Medical (EPO/PPO), Dental, & Vision Insurance Coverage
- Voluntary Worksite Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program Available 24/7 (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Recognition programs
- Employee service recognition events
- Home, Retail, Travel & Entertainment Discounts
- National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week celebrations
Community Memorial Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. We strive to promote an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work in our community.
“We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer”
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Local area, Shift work