Anesthesia Technician in the Operating Room (Relief) Bend, OR/en-US/External/job/Bend-OR/Anesthesia-Technician-in-the-Operating-Room--Relief-_R1003620/applySt. Charles Health System is the largest employer in Central Oregon and owns and operates a trauma level II, tertiary referral center. Our 16 operating rooms are home to cutting edge technology and an extensive dedicated care team, who perform a wide array of surgical procedures including, but not limited to: trauma, ortho/neuro, cardiothoracic, vascular, endovascular, robotics, general, ob/gyn, ophthalmology, ENT and urology surgeries. Please note, this is a relief position, which means we are not able to offer most of our benefits package, including medical, dental or vision benefits. In lieu of those benefits, St. Charles Health System provides an additional 15% wage differential to anyone working in a qualified relief position. Please ask your Recruiter for more details about eligibility for this differential. ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Anesthesia Techniciannbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; REPORTS TO POSITION:nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Operating Room Manager DEPARTMENT:nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Operating Room DATE LAST REVIEWED:nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; April 27, 2017 OUR VISION:nbsp; nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Creating Americas healthiest community, together OUR MISSION:nbsp; nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value OUR VALUES:nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Accountability, Caring and Teamwork DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY: These Anesthesia Technician staffs various units throughout St. Charles Health System. These departments include all Operating Room and Open Heart departments. These departments provide specialized care to patients throughout their perioperative experience. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Anesthesia Technician is an integral member of the anesthesia patient care team. Their role is to assist licensed anesthesia providers in the acquisition, preparation and application of the equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia. Anesthesia technicians provide support in anesthesia for routine and complex surgical cases. They provide this service by preparing and maintaining patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems before, during and after anesthesia. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES: Assists the licensed anesthesia providers in various settings in Perioperative Services nbsp; Performs duties under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia provider and/or Registered Nurse (RN) nbsp; Provides support for routine surgical cases by assisting in the preparation and maintenance of patient equipment and anesthesia delivery systems before, during and after anesthesia nbsp; Performs first level maintenance on anesthesia equipment nbsp; Cleans, sterilizes, disinfects, stocks, orders and maintains the routine anesthesia equipment and supplies Maintains and organizes the anesthesia environment, equipment, supplies to facilitate department functions. Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver. Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focus attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience. Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients in a caring way, including introducing oneself and explaining role in patients care,nbsp;asking the patient his or her preferred name, sitting with the patient to determine his or her care goals, active listening, and communicating effectively and appropriately through touch, eye contact, etc. Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory agencies Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects. Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change. Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests. Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.nbsp; Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organizations corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings. Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.nbsp; May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned. EDUCATION nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Required:nbsp;nbsp; High school diploma or GED.nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Preferred:nbsp;nbsp; N/A LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION Required:nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Preferred:nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; N/Anbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; EXPERIENCE Required:nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; One year experience in a procedural care unit such as OR, Cath Lab or IR Preferred:nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; One year Anesthesia Techniciannbsp;experiencenbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS nbsp; Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level. Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. The use and operation of a motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers. Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level. Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs. Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), operation of a motor vehicle. Exposure to Elemental Factors Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution. Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface. Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category Risk for Exposure to BBP Schedule Weekly Hours: 0 Caregiver Type: Relief Shift: Variable (United States of America) Is Exempt Position? No Job Family: TECHNICIAN CLINICAL Compensation (min.): 17.61/ Hour Compensation (mid): 22.28/ Hour Compensation (max): 26.95/ Hour Scheduled Days of the Week: Variable with Call Shift Start amp; End Time: VariablePosted TodayPart timeR1003620 St. Charles Health System is a private, nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing high-quality care and the latest in health care technology to the communities it serves. Headquartered in Bend, Ore., St. Charles is an integrated delivery system, with a strong focus on population health, that provides a full range of evidence-based health care services within a 32,000-square-mile area in Central and Eastern Oregon. nbsp; The health system owns and operates a trauma level II, tertiary referral center in Bend, a trauma level III, type B rural hospital in Redmond, and trauma level IV critical access hospitals in both Prineville and Madras. As the largest employer in Central Oregon, St. Charles Health System and St. Charles Medical Group care for our communities in more than two dozen outpatient clinics and in more than 20 specialty areas of medicine.