Anesthesia Tech

Founded in 1955 Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

Anesthesia Tech

Surgery  

Northridge Hospital Medical Center

Under direct supervision of the Anesthesiologist and the Registered Nurse the Anesthesia Technician prepares and maintains appropriate anesthesia equipment and assists with patient care in accordance with individual patient needs physician orders Hospital policy and standards of patient care. Assists with monitoring maintenance and clinical application of all laser and video equipment for the Operating Suite. The Anesthesia Technician complies with the rules of delegation and is responsible and accountable for tasks delegated by the anesthesia care provider or Charge RN and cannot delegate to others what has been delegated to him/her.

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• Supports Daily Work of the Anesthesia Care Providers.
• Assure special equipment is in ORs as needed for first cases.
• Deliver supplies to Anesthesia Providers in ORs throughout the day.
• Perform daily safety checks on all anesthesia machines.
• Fill vaporizers and change soda lime canisters as needed.
• Change breathing circuits and laryngoscope blades between cases.
• Troubleshoots problems with equipment, machines and monitors.
• Assists with Procedures.
• Prepare appropriate anesthesia related devices centrifuge, rapid infuser, IV/blood warmer, supplies and equipment for identified surgical procedure.
• Maintains the cleanliness of functional Anesthesia Equipment, machines in MOR, OB and other assigned locations and monitors daily. Coordinate repair/maintenance with BioMed and Charge RN. Cleans, maintains, and stock equipment
• Maintain all related records and documentation required by Federal, state and local laws and regulation
• Set-up endoscopies, operate and trouble shoot, video equipment including endoscopes, endo-towers and accessories; utilize correct technique according to AAMI guidelines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

• Minimum two (2) years experience in operating and maintaining surgical/medical laser and video equipment in hospital/acute care or out patient environment. 

• Fluent English language skills (verbal and written) required..

• Experience dealing with quality patient care/customer service.

• Experience in QC with Laser Video and cell savor equipment.

• High School graduate or equivalent required.

• Laser Safety Officer certificate preferred.   
• Anesthesia Technician Certificate preferred. 
• Current AHA BLS certification and Fire Card required
• LA City Fire Care required within 90 days of hire.

This position is represented by SEIU  and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement