Anesthesia Tech

Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation. It's an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet Hospital with designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.

As our Anesthesia Tech, you will perform essential duties under the supervision of licensed anesthesia care physicians, contributing to the efficient and safe delivery of anesthesia services.

Every day you will demonstrate practical knowledge and expertise in all general areas of anesthesia, maintain the anesthesia environment, equipment, and supplies, and ensure departmental compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.

To be successful in this role, you will possess practical anesthesia knowledge, meticulous attention to detail in equipment and supply management, and a commitment to maintaining departmental compliance and ensuring a safe anesthesia environment.

• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of anesthesia delivery systems, monitors, and ancillary devices.
• Prepares anesthesia supplies, equipment, and invasive lines for each surgical procedure per individual Anesthesiologist, ensuring all are available and in working order.
• Maintains sufficient inventory of all equipment and supplies, ensuring sterile supplies are within expiration dates, and working with Supply Chain Management on cost-saving initiatives.
• Assists anesthesia physicians with patient care, including transport, positioning, application of monitoring devices, insertion of invasive lines, and airway management.
• Prioritizes needs with other ancillary staff, assists with room turnovers and patient throughput, and understands/demonstrates aseptic technique for sterile fields.
• Identifies and prioritizes anesthesia needs in emergent situations, demonstrates knowledge of TJC, OSHA, and Hazmat guidelines, and reports equipment defects to proper personnel.

This is a PRN position (5 shifts scheduled in a 6-week period). This position is used to cover call-offs, vacations, and where coverage may be needed. PRN is not eligible for benefits but does offer a 15% differential on top of the base rate of pay.

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
  
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association
  
• Previous healthcare related experience
  
• Basic computer skills 

Preferred

• Associates Degree
  
• Previous Anesthesia Technician experience
  
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support