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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: CSH Anesthesiology
Hours per week: 36, eligible for benefits
Shift: 10 -12 hour weekdays. Weekend call requirements

• EXPERIENCE – No experience required
• 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.

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE

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

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.

• Coordinates with external departments to ensure appropriate equipment is available.
• 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.
• Sets up the rapid infuser, ultrasound, fiber optic scopes, video laryngoscope, trans-illuminators, pressure lines, IV lines, sterile trays and positioning devices.
• 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.
• Assists Anesthesia provider with patient transport.
• During procedure, under direction from provider, anticipates and provides equipment needed, preparing and dressing line insertion sites.
• Assists in positioning and preparing patient for procedures as directed.

SCOPE AND LEVEL

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the Job

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

Work Environment

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

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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Benefits Information

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.