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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Health Technician (Anesthesia/Equipment & Supply)

Lackland AFB, Texas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$51K/yr - $66K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Health Technician to work at Wilford Hall on Lackland AFB, Texas. The role involves supporting anesthesia care during surgeries and managing equipment and supplies for the anesthesia department.

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U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform Anesthesia Technician functions by performing duties that support the preparation and administration of anesthesia care to patients undergoing surgery or other medical procedures

Maintain a pre-established level of supplies in anesthesia work areas at the start of the day and in between cases including all anesthesia emergency carts/bags

Perform anesthesia machine checks each day before the start of cases and troubleshoots errors in coordination with the anesthesia provider

Store, set up, and calibrate advanced hemodynamic monitoring equipment for anesthesia providers

Prepare intravenous fluids for the daily caseload

Aid anesthesia provider during emergency resuscitations

Assist in taking appropriate supportive action during a crisis such as airway emergency, hemorrhage, shock, or cardiopulmonary arrest

Perform equipment and supply functions by managing the procurement, disbursement, and maintenance of durable equipment and non-durable supplies assigned to the Department of Anesthesia

Qualification

Anesthesia care assistanceAnesthesia equipment maintenanceInventory managementGraduate education in AnesthesiaEmergency responseTeam collaboration

Required

One year of specialized experience which includes assisting providers with the preparation and/or delivery of anesthesia care; performing maintenance on anesthesia equipment; and managing the inventory of surgical or anesthesia-related equipment

One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Anesthesia

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

A Personnel Security Investigation is required

Child Care Checks: This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis

Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption

A pre-placement medical examination is required

Moderate to heavy lifting up to 20 pounds may be required

This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing

Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact