Anesthesia Technician

• Assists in setups for all emergent and non-emergent procedures, including open hearts and traumas. • Obtains and prepares all equipment needed for transport of critically ill patients and assists in their transport. • Assists in lifting and positioning of patients. • Assists anesthetist during the induction of anesthesia as required. • Orders and picks up local drugs and inhalational agents from Pharmacy. • Stocks block carts with needed drugs. • Requires knowledge of generic and current trade names of all pharmaceuticals used by the department. • Prepares monthly special order supply list as assigned. • Stocks and cleans all assigned areas daily. • Performs decontamination procedures. • Stocks, cleans, and replaces all anesthesia equipment and supplies as necessary. • Sets up all special monitoring lines for the Surgical Suite. • Operates Level One Rapid Infuser Pump. • Changes soda lime in canisters weekly and as needed. • Performs leak check procedures and proper disposal of exhausted chemical. • Coordinates basic upkeep and maintenance of anesthesia machinery. • Sends blood to stat lab for analysis. • Performs laboratory procedures for labeling, container selection, lab slip preparation, and techniques for tube operation. • Obtains and prepares all equipment needed for transport of critically ill patients and assists in their transport. • Assists in lifting and positioning of patients. • Assists anesthetist during the induction of anesthesia as required. • Maintains all specialty carts in the department. • Setup and calibrate machines that are transported to outside areas. • Assists with inspection and repair of equipment. • Obtains used Medtronic Dual Channel Pacemakers. • Cleans pacemakers, changes battery and bags. • Ensures pacemakers turn on and are working properly. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. Benefits of working at Geisinger: • Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one  • Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents   • Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)   • Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage   • 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions   • Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly   • Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year   • MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive   • Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones   • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.   • Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance