Anesthesia Technician, Full Time, Day Shift

Located in one of the most beautiful regions in the United States, St. Helena Hospital was founded in 1878 and has a rich history of innovative medical care. We are comprised of a 151-bed hospital, emergency department and medical offices with centers of excellence in specialty care, including Adventist Heart and Vascular Institute, Coon Joint Replacement Institute, Martin-O'Neil Cancer Center and Behavioral Health units.

In the heart of Napa Valley, St. Helena is a charming place, and the quality of life is unsurpassed with outdoor adventure, rejuvenation at luxurious spas, popular restaurants, as well as perfect weekend getaways to San Francisco or the coast.

Responsible for daily anesthesia machine and related equipment maintenance. Assists anesthesia staff with pressure line insertion procedures. Maintains adequate anesthesia related supply inventory.

Performs routine assigned clinical tasks of limited complexity. Works under direct supervision within defined parameters. Job

Education and Work

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related

Preferred Completion of medical terminology course: Preferred Experience in a healthcare setting: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Anesthesia Technician certification: Preferred Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Facility Specific License/Certifications: AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS or AHA-CPR or ARC-CPR: Required

Operates autoclaves and other cleaning equipment, in adherence with established policies. Assembles pressure line insertion and monitoring supplies and equipment. Assists physicians during line insertions.

Troubleshoots patient monitoring equipment intraoperatively. Tests functionality, stock and calibrates patient monitoring equipment as needed on a daily basis, including capnography monitor equipment, emergency airway carts, laryngoscopes, blades and pediatric carts. Works collaboratively with staff, supervisors and vendors to ensure product quality while minimizing costs.

Makes decisions regarding own work, often limited and confined to routine matters. Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Full time