Anesthesia Tech

This position is Full Time working in the Main OR at Northwest Medical Center

5k Sign on bonus for qualified Anesthesia Techs!

Job Description: Assists Anesthesiologist by setting-up equipment and preparing medications. Orders, stocks, tests, and maintains anesthesia supplies, medications, and equipment. Washes and sterilizes re-usable equipment and reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel. Associate's degree or its equivalent with 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. 

Required: Completion of Anesthesia Tech, EMT, Surgical Tech or similar course -OR- 1 year experience as an Anesthesia
Tech can substitute for education requirement.
Preferred: EKG course.
Experience: Two (2) years anesthesia technician experience preferred.
Skills: Appropriate prioritization and planning skills, while achieving safety and quality in a high volume environment; Engaging and
effective communication and service skills; Adherence to policy and procedures; Process improvement oriented; Self-initiative to
assist with whatever is needed.

Licenses/Certifications:

Required: American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) BLS.
Preferred: American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) ACLS and PALS; Cer. A.T. or Cer. A.T.T.

Northwest Medical Center is comprised of a 300-bed  hospital, three urgent care facilities, a freestanding emergency center and a large physician group, offering you a variety of settings in which to work.  Every location is dedicated to providing safe, quality patient care, but more than that is the commitment to employees.  It strives to provide a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all staff, whether they care for patients directly or work in a support role. With employee appreciation celebrations throughout the year, opportunities for growth and the satisfaction that you are part of a hospital leading the way with accessible, convenient healthcare in Tucson, Northwest is a great place to work.  NMC is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer:  race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.