Our Baxter Health OR/CVOR has 13 operating rooms and averages 650 cases per month. Our cases include General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurological, Cardiovascular, Plastics, Ear Nose Throat (ENT), Urology and Gynecological (GYN) procedures. We have a highly skilled, dedicated team of patient advocates that work in an interdisciplinary team environment. We support professional advancement through certification and education.
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SUMMARY: The Anesthesia Safety Technician is responsible for preparing operating rooms with equipment and supplies to support the daily workload with occasional guidance; assists anesthetists and anesthesiologists, patients and co-workers; accountable for verifying, cleaning, tracking and maintaining equipment, specialty carts, trays and inventory needed by the Anesthesiology Department.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience: 1 year experience as surgical technician, certified surgical technician, licensed practical nurse, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Willing to train individual with desire and initiative to learn.
Other: Ability to read, write and communicate effectively. Basic computer skills required.
Safety Sensitive Designation:
This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following physical activities at varying times; standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stopping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, carrying, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing, exerting in excess of 20-150 pounds of force using proper body mechanics. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure. Required to have close visual acuity to perform daily activities. May be subject to inside environmental conditions, hazards (including electrical currents and exposure to high heat and chemicals) and infectious diseases.
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