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The Anesthesia Technician position assists licensed anesthesia providers in the clinical settings. They perform their duties under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia provider and/or Registered Nurse (RN) and following the CHCO policies and procedures. The role is responsible for acquisition, preparation and application of the equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia.

Department: Anesthesiology
Hours per week: 40, eligible for benefits
Shift: 9:00 - 17:30 M-F (8-hr shifts) or 7:00 - 17:30 M-F (10-hr shifts)

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• CERTIFICATION(S): BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire. ASATT Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) preferred
• EDUCATION – High school diploma or equivalent.
• EXPERIENCE – No experience required, but 1-2 years hospital experience is preferred.

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE

• Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs
• Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs
• Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs
• Infancy - >30 days to 1yr
• Neonate - <30 days
• School age - >5yrs to 13yrs
• Adult - >18yrs to 65yrs

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

• Assists in positioning and preparing patient for procedures as directed.
• Assists Anesthesia provider with patient transport.
• Removes the anesthesia equipment from the room post-case, removes equipment from poles and prepares for Sterile Processing department pick up. Disinfects the machine and AWS between cases and at the end of the day.
• Prepares supplies necessary for invasive line placement.
• Provides anesthesia set up for cases by completing the anesthesia machine check out, assisting with first line trouble shooting of anesthesia equipment, conducting inventory of anesthesia machine drawer for appropriate equipment, ensures equipment is in working condition and restocks Anesthesia Work Station (AWS)between cases and maintains safe work environment.
• During procedure, under direction from provider, anticipates and provides equipment needed, preparing and dressing line insertion sites.
• Coordinates with external departments to ensure appropriate equipment is available.
• Sets up the rapid infuser, ultrasound, fiber optic scopes, video laryngoscope, trans-illuminators, pressure lines, IV lines, sterile trays and positioning devices.

SCOPE AND LEVEL

• Complexity: Duties assigned are generally repetitive and restricted in scope but may be of substantial intricacy. Employee primarily applies standardized practices.
• Decision Making: Decisions or recommendations on non-standardized situations are limited to relating organizational policies to specific cases. Brings non-routine issues to supervisor. Problems that are not covered by guidelines or that are without precedent are taken up with the supervisor.
• Guidelines: Guidelines are generally numerous, well established, and directly applicable to the work assignment. Work assignment and desired results are explained by general oral or written instructions.
• Supervision Received: Under normal supervision, within a standardized work situation, the employee performs duties common to the line of work without close supervision or detailed instruction. Work product is subject to continual review.
• Communications: Contacts with team members, clients or the public where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, gathered, or presented and some degree of discretion and judgment are required within the parameters of the job function.

Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the Job

• Motion: Pull: Up to 1/3 of time
• General Activity: Sit: 1-2 hours
• Audio-Visual: Far Vision: Good
• Motion: Repetitive: 1/3 or more of time
• Audio-Visual: Color Discrimination: Good
• General Activity: Stand/Walk: 4-6 hours
• Use of Hands/Feet: Both Feet - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)
• Others: May assist in lifting, transporting and positioning of patients
• Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 25 pounds: 1/3 or more of time
• Motion: Carry: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Push: Up to 1/3 of time
• Audio-Visual: Hearing: Good
• Audio-Visual: Depth Perception: Good
• Motion: Bend: Up to 1/3 of time
• Use of Hands/Feet: Both Hands - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)
• Motion: Reach: Up to 1/3 of time
• Audio-Visual: Near Vision: Good
• Motion: Lift: Up to 1/3 of time

Work Environment

• Mental and Emotional Requirements: Manages stress appropriately.
• Exposure: Exposure to dampness: Occasional.
• Exposure: Exposure to infectious diseases: Frequent.
• Exposure: Exposure to eye irritations: Occasional
• Exposure: Exposure to laser beam: seldom
• Mental and Emotional Requirements: Works in close proximity to others and/or in a distracting environment.
• Exposure: Exposure to radiation: seldom
• Exposure: Exposure to cold/heat: Occasional.
• Exposure: Exposure to blood/body fluid: Regular/Frequent.
• Mental and Emotional Requirements: Handles multiple priorities effectively.
• Exposure: Exposure to chemicals: Regular/Frequent.
• Exposure: Exposure to lung irritations: Frequent.
• Exposure: Exposure to noise/vibration: occasional
• Exposure: Exposure to skin irritations: Occasional.
• Equipment: telephone, computers, reading reports/graphs
• Exposure: Other: May be frequently required to wear mask and/or gloves or other protective gear

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information.

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Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to a best-in-class education benefit with 75+ tuition-free programs to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.