Anesthesia Technician

We are looking for a Anesthesia Technician with Anesthesia Department at Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center.Location: Mission Viejo, CASchedule: On Call / Per DiemShift: DayJob Summary:Maintaining direct communication with the Charge Nurse, O.R. Manager and Educator, this position provides support services to the professional staff in the Department of Surgery.Under the supervision of the R.N., this position performs safe and efficient transfer of patients, assists in room turnovers, assists in case preparation gathers and set up supplies and equipment. This position participates in department in-services and staff meetings and communicates in hand-off reports to the Charge Nurse and peers.Under the supervision of the R.N. and Anesthesiologist, this position provides critical service to the operating room and all areas supported by the Anesthesia Department by ensuring that anesthesia machines, electronic equipment, transport equipment, and supply carts are clean, safe, and ready for service to the patient population served.Skills:

Excellent interpersonal, communication and written skills.

Good organization and coordination skills.

Knowledge and ability to communicate effectively with physicians, hospital staff and/or patients and their family.

Demonstrates initiative, flexibility and dependability. Must be able to work under stress and pressure due to rapid changes in work conditions.

Demonstrates competence in maintenance of Surgery Anesthesia monitors.

Demonstrates understanding of aseptic technique.

Basic computer skills.

Effective problem solving skills.

Knowledge of medical terminology.

Position Requirements:Education: High School diploma or equivalentExperience: 2 years relevant healthcare experienceLicense and Certification: Healthcare provider level BLSPreferred Position Requirements:Education: AS degreeExperience: Cell SaverAt Mission Hospital with locations in Mission Viejo and Laguna Beach, CA our core values of Dignity, Service, Excellence and Justice translate into an environment where the welfare of our patients always comes before the bottom line.As non-profit acute care facilities, we serve all of south Orange County.Mission Hospital Mission Viejo is a Level II Trauma Center and is the area's designated regional trauma center. We have Centers of Excellence in heart, maternity, trauma, breast care, spine, vascular, stroke and brain injury.Mission Hospital Laguna Beach provides local coastal communities with 24-hour emergency department services, medical/surgical services, behavioral health programs including inpatient and outpatient psychiatric and chemical dependency services and an outpatient eating disorder program.Mission Surgery Center performs approximately 4,500 annual surgeries and provides a safe and convenient outpatient setting. It is accredited by the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care.We are a member of the St. Joseph Health System, one of only 12 winners worldwide of the Gallup Organization's Great Workplace Award, which recognizes an "extraordinary ability to create an engaged workplace culture"; we've received two Beacon Awards for clinical excellence and in 2012 we received Magnet Designation which recognizes hospitals for top patient care, quality nursing and innovations in nursing and healthcare. We offer a collegial work environment with competitive salaries and benefits.Mission Hospital provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Mission Hospital complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Positions specified as “on call/per diem” refers to employment consisting of shifts scheduled on as “as needed basis” to fill in for staff vacancies.Company: Mission Hospital Regional Medical CenterCategory: Anesthesia Techs