Description

Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Anesthesia Technician PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join LewisGale Hospital Montgomery which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships

• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

• Colleague recognition program

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/prn-employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Anesthesia Technician PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Orders and monitors anesthetic agents inventory and equipment supplies.

Maintains par levels and checks dates for any expiration. Prepares syringes with local anesthetic. Stocks supplies, drugs, and anesthetic agents as needed.

Meets with vendors to assess new products and equipment.

Anticipates needs of anesthesia group and communicates needs to manager. Changes anesthesia circuits, suction tubing, and canisters between cases.

Disposes of contaminated supplies appropriately. Check to make sure all equipment is functioning after the change. Collects used LMA and blades. Completes assigned rooms and changes other rooms. Checks stock in anesthesia supply room and notifies appropriate person for reordering.

Cleans anesthesia machines and equipment carts, and keeps them properly stocked.

Follows up on any repairs to make sure machine has been cleared for use. Ensures that all machines get proper services by working closely with Biomed. Anesthesia machines are cleaned appropriately according to Infection Control Guidelines after each case. Keeps OR rooms stocked and clean. Maintains par levels at all times. Machine checks are done every morning before schedule begins.

Maintains infusion pumps open heart supplies inventory.

Inventory of open heart supplies is done on a regular schedule to make sure supplies are always available. Works to reduce inventory and delete items not used. Maintains infusion pump inventory and sends Infusion pumps to Biomed for regular inspections.

Sets up equipment for special cases.

Is able to set up any case that would come to the OR. Checks holding area and restocks supplies as needed. Assures that hangers are full with IV bags and lines. Works to ensure that equipment preferred by anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists is available when needed. All necessary equipment and supplies are ready for every case with no delays. Accuchek control test done every morning. Anticipates any conflict of equipment needs and works to resolve before case begins.

Pursues own professional growth through continuing education and in-services.

Maintains current BLS status; completes mandatory educational requirements. Attends staff meetings on scheduled work days. Review s minutes of meetings held on non-scheduled work days. Keeps skills checklist up to date. Pursues continuing education in-services and job related seminars.

Communicates effectively with staff, peers, physicians and other departments.

Maintains open communication to all team members and other hospital personnel. Communicates in a positive manner. Utilizes appropriate channels of communication. Communicates accurate and appropriate information concerning patient’s needs. Identifies and assists in departmental issues. Is consistently positive, no matter what the situation. Is a role model to peers. Uses tact, sensitivity, sound judgment and professional attitude at all times when relating with patient, families and co-w orkers.

All other duties as requested.

Education & Experience

Associate's degree Preferred

1+ year(s) of experience in Healthcare Preferred

Or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Licenses, Certifications, & Training

Basic Cardiac Life Support Required

LewisGale Hospital Montgomery (https://lewisgale.com/locations/lewisgale-montgomery/) has provided quality healthcare services since 1910. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 140+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in Southwest Virginia and New River Valley. We specialize in heart and vascular care—with the only cardiac catheterization lab in the New River Valley. We perform percutaneous coronary intervention - (stent and angioplasty). We provide services in orthopedic and spine care, and heartburn treatment at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery’s Heartburn Treatment Center. Our maternity services through our family-focused Birthing Center facilities have award-winning lactation consultants.

At LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Anesthesia Technician PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status