Anesthesia Aide-Tech

Samaritan Health Services

Corvallis, OR

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Anesthesiology, Basic Life Support (BLS), Cisco ASA (Adaptive Security Appliance), Cross-Functional, Establish Priorities, Geriatrics, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Hospital, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Medical Assistance, Medical Treatment, Memory Hardware, Multitasking, Patient Care, Patient Confidentiality, Pediatrics, Registered Nurse (RN), Simulation, Surgical Procedures, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Corvallis, OR
POSTED
12 days ago
  • JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
    • Provides assistance to the anesthesiologists, under the direction and supervision of both the anesthesia medical staff and the registered nursing staff in surgery.
  • DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
    • The Anesthesia team at Samaritan Health Services provides analgesia (relief from or prevention of pain), paralysis (muscle relaxation), amnesia (loss of memory), or unconsciousness. We are responsible for pre-anesthetic evaluation and care, medical management of the anesthetic procedure, management of the patient during surgery and post-care, and medical direction of any assisting non-physician who provides anesthesia care to the patient. Our hospitals are in accordance with the ASA Guidelines for the Ethical Practice of Anesthesiology and Guidelines for Patient Care in Anesthesiology.
  • EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
    • High School diploma or equivalent required.
    • Healthcare Provider BLS required upon hire.
    • One (1) year experience in a similar position or successful completion of an ASATT accredited Anesthesia Technician or Technologist program required.
    • GSR Anesthesia:
      • ACLS required within 90 days of hire.
  • KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
    • Time Management: Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
    • Team Building: Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
    • Stress Tolerance and Self Control: Ability to maintain patience and composure, control emotions, set clear boundaries and moderate high stress, difficult situations.
    • Social Perceptiveness: Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
    • Mechanical: Knowledge of tools and equipment and how to use machines or systems. Ability to safely and effectively operate a variety of computerized simulation and treatment machines.
    • Confidentiality: Knowledge of State and Federal (HIPAA) laws pertaining to confidentiality of protected health information. Ability to comply with laws and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS
    • Rarely
      (1 - 10% of the time)

      Occasionally
      (11 - 33% of the time)

      Frequently
      (34 - 66% of the time)

      Continually
      (67 – 100% of the time)

      WALK – INCLINE

      CLIMB - STAIRS

      CLIMB - LADDER

      SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

      SQUAT Repetitive

      KNEEL (on knees)

      CRAWL (hands & knees)

      SIT

      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

      LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 - 60 Lbs

      LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 40 - 60 Lbs

      LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

      CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

      CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

      REACH - Upward

      WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

      LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

      LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

      ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

      ROTATE TRUNK Standing

      MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

      FINGER DEXTERITY

      PINCH Fingers

      PULL (0-20 pounds force)

      STAND

      BEND FORWARD at waist

      REACH - Forward

      GRASP Hand/Fist

      PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

      PUSH (20-40 pounds force)

      PUSH (40-60 pounds force)

      PUSH (60 or more pounds force)

About the Company

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Samaritan Health Services