Queen's Health System Jobs

RESPONSIBILITIES

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides hemodynamic and physiological monitoring assistance during induction, maintenance and emergence from anesthesia; performs first line maintenance on anesthesia equipment.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Essential: standing, sitting, walking, stooping/bending, twisting body, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking, lifting usual weight of 20 pounds up to 45 pounds, pushing/pulling usual weight of 45 pounds up to 50 pounds, carrying usual weight of 45 pounds up to 50 pounds, reaching above, at and below shoulder level, repetitive arm/hand motions, frequent gripping of an object

• Continuous: sitting, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods.

• Frequent: climbing stairs, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods.

• Occasional: kneeling, crawling, squatting.

• Operates various anesthesia equipment, computer.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

• Exposure to body fluids, blood products and communicable diseases.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field preferred.

• Certification in Anesthesia Technology with the American Society of Anesthesia Technicians and Technologists (ASATT).

• Current certification in Basic Life Support at the Healthcare Professional Level.

B. EXPERIENCE:

• One (1) year experience as an Anesthesia Monitoring Tech or Cardiac Tech highly preferred.

• Knowledge of procedures relating to sterile and aseptic techniques and infection control.

• Experience operating blood gas analyzing machine and anti-coagulation instruments preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet