Anesthesia Tech

LCMC Health

We are a New Orleans-based, non-profit health system on a mission: to provide the best possible care for every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond, and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. And that means we do things a little differently around here.

Treating people like family is the LCMC Health way, and it always has been. Founded by Louisiana's first freestanding children's hospital, we have grown into a healthcare system that is built to serve the unique needs of our communities and families.

Today, we offer six hospital locations: Children's Hospital New Orleans, East Jefferson General Hospital, New Orleans East Hospital, Touro, University Medical Center New Orleans, and West Jefferson Medical Center. We also offer a network of urgent care centers across the greater New Orleans area. With over 2,800 physicians specializing in everything from head to toe, our community can count on us to provide the right care, right where they need it.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Why a Great Place to Work

You’re more than your job. Everyone is. And that’s what makes you great at your job—all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we’ve built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You’ll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you’ll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Provides anesthesia technician services to patients under the supervision of a licensed anesthesia care provider.
• Assists Anesthesia care providers in the acquisition, preparation and application of equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia.
• Coordinates the flow of supplies, equipment, and instruments between all anesthesia sites and personnel. Responsible for basic anesthesia OR turnover, cleaning and stocking. Readies supplies, mechanical and electronic equipment, to help anesthesia providers monitor and manage patients.
• Cleans, disinfects, orders, stocks and readies supplies and mechanical and electronic equipment. Ensures that equipment is clean/sterilized and functioning properly.
• Prepares, maintains and performs basic troubleshooting for the patient monitoring devices, equipment and anesthesia delivery systems pre, intra and post anesthesia and with consideration and knowledge of the needs of the various patient groups.
• Assists with transportation and positioning of patients and laboratory specimens as necessary.
• Maintains established departmental policies, procedures, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Documents and maintains preventative maintenance and quality records.
• Assists with codes as required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma / GED or equivalent and 2 years of experience in patient care. 4 years of experience in lieu of education.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider American Heart Association

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated knowledge of principles and policies concerning anesthesia procedures.
• Must be able to read written directions and to write legibly.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and hospital staff.
• Ability to think critically. Strong verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and accurate. Ability to multi-task and manage time well.
• Able to function well under pressure, adapt to change and perform most functions independently; more complex functions require direction.
• Remains flexible and alters/accepts various tasks and assignments as they arise.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Does this position formally supervise employees? No

WORK SHIFT:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application for Employment
It is the policy of all member hospitals and facilities of the LCMC Health System (Louisiana Children’s Medical Center, Children’s Hospital of New Orleans, Touro Infirmary, University Medical Center New Orleans, New Orleans East Hospital, and West Jefferson Medical Center as well as its centers of health care and physician services, East Jefferson General Hospital, Woldenberg Village, Crescent City Physician Inc., and New Orleans Physician Services) to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant may qualify.

Instructions to Applicant
1. You must fully and accurately complete the Application for employment. Incomplete applications will not be considered. LCMC Health and its members may use the information given in the application to investigate the applicant's previous employment and background.
2. The Application for Employment will be considered inactive after 180 days. If you wish to be considered after that time, you must complete a new Application for Employment.
3. If you are hired, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.