Anesthesia Technician Per Diem

Title: Anesthesia Technician

Location: Fountain Valley, CA

Department: Anesthesiology

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Days

Pay Rate*: $36.00/hr.

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Orange Coast Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Orange Coast Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities.

The Anesthesia Technician is responsible for providing assistance to the Anesthesiologists in a safe, appropriate and effective manner under the direct supervision of an Anesthesiologist. Additional responsibilities includes but not limited to: assembly, set-up and troubleshooting of all anesthesia equipment including anesthesia machines and ventilators, stocking of anesthesia machines and carts with supplies needed for patient care. Provides assistance for routine and emergency services, to Anesthesiologists and licensed personnel, while working within the scope of practice. Maintains clinical equipment in the Anesthesia Department in working order, trouble shoots and communicates with service coordinators, bio-med, vendors and Anesthesiologists, regarding repairs and supplies. Provides In-servicing of the OR staff in the use of clinical equipment and status of equipment as necessary

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently assist the Anesthesiologist.
• Ability to deliver safe patient care.
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize effective critical thinking and prioritization skills.
• Prioritizes essential functions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the clinical skills in the care and use of adjunct intubation equipment.
• Contributes to an effective and safe working environment.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights. Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial and other sensitive material in printed, electronic or verbal form, which may jeopardize the privacy of patients and or employees.
• Demonstrates the ability to use the computer.
• Demonstrates tact, sensitivity and composure under duress.
• Demonstrates the ability to integrate knowledge of job specific competencies.
• Ability to be at work and be on time.
• Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives.
• Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare - that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience

• Minimum of (6) six months acute care experience preferred
• Completion of anesthesia tech (ASATT) program preferred
• Computer, internet, order entry and word processing experience preferred
• Proficient in medical terminology

Education/Licensure/Certification

• Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support Card
• Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Card preferred
• Current ASATT Certification preferred