Overview:
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Anesthesia Technician in Topeka, KS.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
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Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
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People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
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Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
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The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure anesthesia carts are supplied, and machines are in each room prior to the beginning of the surgery schedule and between procedures.
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Checks and replaces anesthesia gas tanks as needed.
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Retrieve special anesthesia supplies that are anticipated and/or requested by the person administering the anesthetic before and during surgery.
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Ensures the anesthesia machine is ready for use including troubleshooting and correcting problems. May perform daily anesthesia equipment inspections including suction, electrical plugs, gas connections, oxygen and nitrous oxide cylinders.
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Assist in dressing and securing IVs and Arterial lines.
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Dispose of contaminated materials and disinfect equipment in accordance with general operating room P&P concerning bio-hazardous waste.
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Clean anesthesia equipment in the Operating Room and outside locations following each procedure.
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Inventories and orders anesthesia supplies.
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Run errands as requested by anesthesiologists/CRNAs/charge RN/other team members as appropriate to facilitate the preparation and conduct of anesthesia. Perform additional duties as requested by other team members.
Qualifications:
Job Requirements
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Graduation with a high school diploma
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BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
Preferred Job Requirements
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Associate degree as Anesthesia Technologist
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1 year of OR experience in an Anesthesia Tech role
