Anesthesia Tech II

1. Associate Degree from Anesthesiology Technology Program AND one (1) year experience as an Anesthesia Tech
OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND two (2) years' experience as an Anesthesia Tech
2. Obtain Certification in BLS within 30 days of hire date

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Cer.A.T (Certified Anesthesia Technician) OR Cer.A.T.T. (Certified Anesthesia Technologist) through the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians.

Additional Job Description:

QUALIFICATIONS:High school graduate or equivalent.Anesthesia Technician Certification preferred. Must possess effective communication and critical thinking skills. Prefer some college and/or knowledge of medical terminology and the computer.Previous Operating Room or Anesthesia Tech experience preferred.Other courses or on-the-job training programs that provide patient care knowledge and skills will be considered individually.Medical/clerical background.Prefer one (1) year experience in patient care.Computer literate.Good customer service skills and teamwork attitude.Must be BLS certified.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1.Use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse.

2.Answer telephones and transcribe messages.

3.Communicate verbally, written and electronically with healthcare personnel, families and patients.

4.May be scheduled to work various shifts based on departmental and patient needs.

5.May be required to travel between facilities/buildings.

6.Must meet Department of Labor'sMEDIUMduty standard (MEDIUM WORK-exerting up to 50 pounds of force

occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly).

7.Able to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for an 8-10 hour shift.

8.May be scheduled to work various shifts based on departmental and patient needs.

9.May be required to travel between facilities/buildings.

10.May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens in working environment.

11.May be exposed to traumatic situations including psychiatric crisis, physical injuries and death.

12.Must meet Department of Labor'sMEDIUMduty standard (MEDIUM WORK-exerting up to 50 pounds of force

occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly).

13.Able to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for an 11-12hour shift.

14.Able to lift 40 pounds from floor to waist.

15.Able to ambulate, position, turn and pull up self-assisting adult patients.

16.This position may require unsupervised access to restricted areas that may contain medications, supplies and patient confidential information.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.