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Under the general supervision of the Chief of Anesthesiology and/or Surgery Director the Anesthesia Technician maintains equipment and supplies in a state of readiness as outlined by the Chief of Anesthesiology and assists Anesthesia providers as defined. The Anesthesia Technician must use sound judgment and diplomacy as the first interface of services related to patient care and unit personnel. The individual in this position will interface daily with patients, physicians, nursing staff and technologists to insure quality services and continuum of care. The individual must demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills and the ability to maintain a positive attitude and remain productive under stress. For some departments the Anesthesia Technician may be responsible for operating the nurse call system, using phone system (placing telephone calls and paging). May be responsible for operating office equipment (copiers, fax, computer and paging).

1. Associate Degree from Anesthesiology Technology Program AND one (1) year experience as an Anesthesia Tech
OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND two (2) years’ experience  as an Anesthesia Tech
2. Obtain Certification in BLS within 30 days of hire date    

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Cer.A.T (Certified Anesthesia Technician) OR Cer.A.T.T. (Certified Anesthesia Technologist) through the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians. 

Additional Job Description:

QUALIFICATIONS:  High school graduate or equivalent.  Anesthesia Technician Certification preferred. Must possess effective communication and critical thinking skills. Prefer some college and/or knowledge of medical terminology and the computer.  Previous Operating Room or Anesthesia Tech experience preferred.  Other courses or on-the-job training programs that provide patient care knowledge and skills will be considered individually.  Medical/clerical background.  Prefer one (1) year experience in patient care.  Computer literate.  Good customer service skills and teamwork attitude.  Must be BLS certified. 

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1.   Use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse.

2.   Answer telephones and transcribe messages.

3.   Communicate verbally, written and electronically with healthcare personnel, families and patients.

4.   May be scheduled to work various shifts based on departmental and patient needs.

5.   May be required to travel between facilities/buildings.

6.   Must meet Department of Labor’s MEDIUM duty standard (MEDIUM WORK- exerting up to 50 pounds of force

occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly).

7.   Able to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for an 8-10 hour shift.

8.   May be scheduled to work various shifts based on departmental and patient needs.

9.   May be required to travel between facilities/buildings.

10. May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens in working environment.

11. May be exposed to traumatic situations including psychiatric crisis, physical injuries and death.

12. Must meet Department of Labor’s MEDIUM duty standard (MEDIUM WORK- exerting up to 50 pounds of force

      occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly).

13. Able to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for an 11-12  hour shift.

14. Able to lift 40 pounds from floor to waist.

15. Able to ambulate, position, turn and pull up self-assisting adult patients.

16. This position may require unsupervised access to restricted areas that may contain medications, supplies and patient confidential information.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.

Cost Center:

74 WH Nursing Anesthesia

Address:

1 Medical Park Drive

Wheeling

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.