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University of Utah

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • Salt Lake City

AI generated summary

  • You need 1 year of healthcare experience, RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential within 30 days, anesthesia certification, autologous blood transfusion certification, and an associate's degree.
  • You will prepare and set up anesthesia equipment, assist with patient monitoring and procedures, maintain supplies, clean instruments, and support anesthesiologists during critical tasks.

Requirements

  • One year of health care related experience, or equivalency.
  • Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
  • Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
  • Certification as an Anesthesia Technician or Technologist.
  • Certification as an Autologous Blood Transfusionist.
  • Anesthesia or operating room experience preferred.
  • Associate's degree in science or equivalency.
  • Completion of an Emergency Medical Technician or Medical Assistant program or registration as a Health Care Assistant.

Responsibilities

  • Prepares and sets up equipment for anesthesia procedures.
  • Assists Anesthesiologist with monitoring, induction, and intubation of patients.
  • Cleans and sterilizes anesthesia instruments and equipment.
  • Orders anesthesia supplies and equipment, and ensures the workroom, carts, and satellite operating areas are well stocked.
  • Maintains department equipment by evaluating performance, inspecting for defects, performing minor repairs within scope and scheduling repairs with contracted vendors.
  • Orients, teaches, and oversees volunteers in the operating room and anesthesia workroom.
  • May perform cell saving and intra-operative autologous blood salvage and administration.
  • Assists in the sterile placement of intravenous infusion lines and invasive pressure monitoring devices and lines including Central Venous and Peripheral Arterial Access and Pulmonary Artery Catheters.
  • May assist anesthesiologist with transporting and monitoring patients to the O.R.
  • May assist with the setup, disinfection and administration of Transesophageal or Transthoracic Echocardiogram.
  • May perform Point of Care testing including maintaining, performing quality controls for and administering Rotational Thromboelastometry testing.
  • May respond to and assist anesthesiologist with induction and intubation of cardiac arrest and/or Trauma 1 patients.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of an Anesthesia Technician at the University of Utah Health?

The primary responsibility of an Anesthesia Technician is to perform technical functions relating to the administration of anesthesia and ensure adequate supplies are maintained.

What types of qualifications are required for this position?

One year of healthcare-related experience or equivalency is required, along with obtaining a current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential within 30 days of hire.

Are there any preferred qualifications for this position?

Yes, preferred qualifications include certification as an Anesthesia Technician or Technologist, experience in anesthesia or an operating room, and an Associate's degree in science or equivalent.

Is there any special training required upon hiring?

Yes, the successful candidate must obtain a current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system within 30 days of hire.

What are the working conditions for this position?

The position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting, requiring the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects up to 50 pounds, and exposure to potentially hazardous materials and long periods of standing or walking.

What skills are necessary for this role?

Necessary skills include effective communication, decision-making regarding supplies and equipment maintenance, and the ability to make independent judgments in assessing the needs of the Anesthesiologist.

Does this position involve direct patient interaction?

Yes, the Anesthesia Technician assists Anesthesiologists with patient monitoring and may assist in transporting and monitoring patients to the operating room.

What physical demands are associated with this job?

The job requires various physical activities including lifting, carrying, reaching, standing, walking, and may expose the employee to hazardous materials.

What is the work schedule like for this position?

The position is full-time with a variable work schedule during evening shifts.

Are multilingual candidates encouraged to apply?

Yes, multilingual candidates are welcomed and encouraged to apply for this position.

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The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah. Founded in 1850, it serves over 31,000 students from across the U.S. and the world. With over 72 major subjects at the undergraduate level and more than 90 major fields of study at the graduate level, including law and medicine, the university prepares students to live and compete in the global workplace. Known for its proximity to seven world-class ski resorts within 40 minutes of campus, the U encourages an active, holistic lifestyle, innovation and collaborative thinking to engage students, faculty and business leaders. The University of Utah became a member of the PAC-12 conference in July 2011. Technology and Commercialization The University of Utah is tops in the country for creating start-up companies from university research, according to a ranking by the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM). See http://unews.utah.edu/news_releases/u-of-utah-no-1-for-startups for more information. Forbes magazine’s recent ranking of the “Best States for Business” pointed to “an educated labor force” as a big reason Utah came in at number one. The U supplies many of the employees for companies that keep expanding their operations in Utah, such as Goldman Sachs, Adobe, Omniture, Oracle, Ebay and many others. http://pac12info.utah.edu/commercialization-of-innovation/ Healthcare University of Utah Health Care recently ranked first in the nation in a prestigious national study. The University Health System Consortium’s 2010 Quality and Accountability Study compared 98 of the nation’s top academic medical centers and ranked them based on core quality measures, patient safety indicators, mortality rates, re-admission rates, and patient satisfaction scores