Anesthesia Technician

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Anesthesia
Technician? At HCA Florida Blake Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has
committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team
members over the course of three years.

Benefits

HCA Florida Blake Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the
health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and
programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits
_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives
and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a
dedicated Anesthesia Technician like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Anesthesia Technician plays a crucial role in delivering top-notch,
patient-centered care by providing essential anesthesia support to the
anesthesia clinician during surgical procedures. Their proactive approach to
preparing and maintaining supplies, patient monitoring equipment, and
anesthesia delivery systems helps anticipate the clinician’s needs. As a
member of the perioperative team, the Anesthesia Technician collaborates with
the circulating RN and the perioperative team to ensure a safe and optimal
patient perioperative experience.
Prepares and organizes equipment and supplies for scheduled and emergent cases
in anesthetising locations. Review present and future surgical schedules to
ensure anesthesia staff have the essential equipment and supplies necessary
for routine and challenging cases.
Transports and sets up equipment needed for procedures, including laryngoscope
blades, monitors, EKG cables, ETCO2 lines, pulse oximetry cables, temperature
cables, and oxygen tanks/tubing. Assures equipment is decontaminated and in
good working condition before each procedure.
Follows department procedures for proper procurement and handling of non-
controlled medications, I.V. fluids, contrast media, and irrigating fluids in
the surgical services area.
Performs thorough, prompt room turnover between procedures, including cleaning
and disinfection, restocking of anesthesia supplies, and cleaning/storing of
anesthesia equipment and instrumentation as needed. Demonstrates proficiency
with equipment point-of-use care and transport, including initial bedside
decontamination of TEE probe and bronchoscope.
Calibrates and troubleshoots minor malfunctions of anesthesia equipment.
Removes and reports all damaged or unsafe equipment.
Responds promptly to on-call situations as scheduled.

# What qualifications you will need:

· High school diploma or GED
· Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
· Six (6) months to one (1) year of experience as an Anesthesia Technician
required
· Certification by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and
Technicians preferred
· Strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills required
· Able to work in a fast-paced environment
· Able to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching and
lifting of 25 lbs.
HCA Florida Blake Hospital is a 383 bed hospital. We are located in Bradenton,
FL. We have a thirteen acre campus by the Gulf Coast beaches. We are the only
state-designated Level II trauma center in Manatee, Sarasota and DeSoto
Counties. We have received verification by the American College of Surgeons.
Our services include 24-hour emergency care, open-heart surgery, burn care,
cancer care, joint replacement and inpatient rehabilitation. We are a
recipient of the American Heart Association’s Gold Fit Friendly Designation.
We have an onsite day care program, Happy Cubs, a 24 hour employee fitness
center and a healthy work environment. We develop our colleagues through
cross-training into new units and ongoing skills development. We offer
continuing education courses and opportunities for advancement. We also offer
great benefits. We hope you’ll consider a career at HCA Florida Blake
Hospital.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical
Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years,
HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of
charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
Â
> “Good people beget good people.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
> HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team
is reviewing applications for our Anesthesia Technician opening. Qualified
candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to
join our community of caring!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status.
Apply