Anesthesia Tech 2

Inova Alexandria Hospital is looking for a dedicated Anesthesia Tech 2 to join the Team. This full-time role will be 12 Hour Day/Night shift working Mondays from 7:00am – 7:30pm, Wednesday & Thursdays from 6:00pm – 6:30am located in Alexandria, VA.

The Anesthesia Technician 2 provides direct patient care and support to the Anesthesiologist and Nurse Anesthetist for routine/complex cases and procedures to ensure quality of patient care. This position assists in the preparation and maintenance of patient equipment and anesthesia delivery systems before, during and after anesthesia.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program. 
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day. 
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. 
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost. 
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules.

Anesthesia Tech 2 Responsibilities:

• Assists and anticipates needs of Anesthesiologist in invasive monitor insertion and procedures such as pulmonary artery catheter, central venous access, fiberoptic intubation and difficult airway situations per hospital policy.
• Demonstrates a detailed technical knowledge and troubleshooting ability for anesthesia delivery systems, gas analyzer, EKG, pulse oximeter and cardiac output systems per manufacture guidelines.
• Verifies essential emergency equipment is in place prior to the start of the day. Assists with the correct application of monitoring devices.
• Stocks anesthesia supplies, IV fluids, Inhalation gases, printer labels and ink per template on Anesthesia McKesson Carts.
• Performs daily maintenance, inventory and cleaning of Anesthesia Workrooms A/B/C, Women's, C-Section, Stat Lab, CVOR cabinets and the supply shelves in GE and EP/Cath.
• Identifies and sets up pharmaceutical and infusion pumps according to anesthesia guidelines.
• Participates in Time Out Procedure for invasive procedures. Assist the anesthesia providers in MSET resuscitation, during trauma and mass transfusion cases.
• Assists with and obtains patient monitors for transport. Helps to secure airway and oxygen for transport. Accompanies the anesthesia provider to the appropriate care unit.
• Transports medications from pharmacy or authorized location (e.g. pneumatic tube system) to licensed healthcare professional.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School or GED
• Experience: 1 year of experience in a clinical environment.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association upon start.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous clinical technician experience preferred.