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0 Standard Hours: 16.00
Shift 1 Shift Details: 10 hour shifts on Mondays and Wednesdays Holidays : on an on-call basis Weekends : on an on-call basis
The Anesthesia Technician assists with direct patient care activities, supporting the Anesthesia Providers during delivery of anesthesia. Working in the operating/procedural room providing support to the anesthesiologist during patient intubation. Also accountable for performing blood analysis, ensures anesthesia equipment is set-up and functioning properly.
Assists with basic patient care procedures per the direction of the anesthesiologist/CRNA/CAA. EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION: A minimum of 2 year direct patient related care experience is required or completion of 2 years as an Anesthesia aide along with 1 year of Anesthesia tech progression training. Or is functioning as anesthesia tech at another institution, graduated from an anesthesia tech program, holds certification as anesthesia tech.
EDUCATION DESCRIPTION: High School diploma or equivalent is required. Associate degree from an accredited allied health field is preferred. SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION: Ability to demonstrate initiative and use complex thought processes in decision making.
Ability to effectively utilize verbal and written communication. Flexibility to adapt to urgent situations and change. Ability to cope with pressure.
Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with various personnel. Ability to organize, prioritize tasks. LICENSURE DESCRIPTION: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.
Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following: Paid time off Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin Referral bonuses Retirement plan - 403b Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education.
Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce.
We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961.
We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.
About the role
The Anesthesia Technician assists with direct patient care activities, supporting the Anesthesia Providers during delivery of anesthesia. Working in the operating/procedural room providing support to the anesthesiologist during patient intubation. Also accountable for performing blood analysis, ensures anesthesia equipment is set-up and functioning properly.