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Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years.

Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day.

We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatric hospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & World Report.

As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties.

Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat.

That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through our doors.

A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's different.

The Anesthesia Technician Specialist assists licensed anesthesia providers in a clinical setting. They perform their duties under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia provide and/or Registered Nurse (RN) and following the CHCO policies and procedures. This role is responsible for acquisition, preparation and application of the equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia. The Anesthesia Technician Specialist is also responsible for participating in the planning of care delivery in complex cases, serves as the resource team member on assigned shifts and assists in the orientation and training of new hires.

Department Name: Anesthesiology
Job Status: Fulltime - 80 hours per pay period
Shift: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri (7am - 5:30pm)

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Three years of experience as an Anesthesia Technician in a pediatric acute care setting. Cardiac anesthesia experience preferred.

Certification(s): BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire. ASATT Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) preferred

***This position may require a BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Click on the following link and enter your zip code to find an appropriate class near you. Please note BLS (CPR cards) from organizations other than American Heart Association, even if it says it is AHA approved, will not be accepted.***

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

Provides anesthesia setup for cases by completing the anesthesia machine checkout, assists with first line troubleshooting of anesthesia equipment, conducts inventory of anesthesia machine drawer for appropriate equipment, ensure equipment is in working condition and restocks Anesthesia Work Station (AWS) between cases and maintains a safe work environment.

Removes the anesthesia equipment from the room post care, removes equipment from poles and prepares for Sterile Processing department pickup. Disinfects the machine and AWS between cases and at the end of the day.

Assists in positioning and preparing patient for procedures as directed and identifies special equipment needs.

Setup rapid infuser, ultrasound, fiber optic scopes, video laryngoscope, trans-illuminators, pressure lines, IV lines, sterile trays, and positioning devices.

During procedures and under direction from the provider, anticipates and provides equipment needs, prepares the dressing line insertion sites.

Prepares supplies necessary for invasive line placement.

Assists the anesthesia provider with patient transport.

Coordinates with external departments to ensure appropriate equipment is available.

Participates in the planning of anesthesia care delivery in complex cases.

Assists management in orientation and training of new hires.

Serves as a resource as assigned. Duties include creating daily assignments, ensuring assignments are completed, adjusting staff assignments as needed, removing damaged equipment from service, and notifying manager and serving as a liaison between OR staff and the Anesthesia Team.

Guidelines: Fully qualified, full performance or journey level. Guidelines are generally but not always clearly applicable, requiring the employee to exercise judgment in selecting the most pertinent guideline, interpret precedents, adapt standard practices to differing situations, and recommend alternative actions in situations without precedent.

Complexity: Duties assigned are generally complex and may be of substantial intricacy. Work assignment is performed within an established framework under general instructions but requires simultaneous coordination of assigned functions or projects in various stages of completion.

Decision Making: Exercises judgment and discretion, and is responsible for determining the time, place and sequence of the work performed.

Communications: Contacts with team members, clients or the public where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, defended, and gathered and discretion and judgment are required within the parameters of the job function.

Supervision Received: Performs work with minimal supervisory oversight. Under general supervision, the employee receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion with substantial independence. Work is reviewed for adherence to instructions, accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standard practice or precedent. Recurring work clearly covered by guidelines may or may not be reviewed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Audio-Visual: Color Discrimination: Good

Audio-Visual: Depth Perception: Good

Audio-Visual: Far Vision: Good

Audio-Visual: Hearing: Good

Audio-Visual: Near Vision: Good

General Activity: Sit: 1-2 hours

General Activity: Stand/Walk: 4-6 hours

Motion: Bend: Up to 1/3 of time

Motion: Carry: Up to 1/3 of time

Motion: Lift: Up to 1/3 of time

Motion: Pull: Up to 1/3 of time

Motion: Push: Up to 1/3 of time

Motion: Reach: Up to 1/3 of time

Motion: Repetitive: 1/3 or more of time

Others: May assist in lifting, transporting and positioning of patients

Use of Hands/Feet: Both Feet - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)

Use of Hands/Feet: Both Hands - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)

Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 25 pounds: 1/3 or more of time

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Equipment: telephone, computers, reading reports/graphs

Exposure: Exposure to blood/body fluid: Regular/Frequent.

Exposure: Exposure to chemicals: Regular/Frequent.

Exposure: Exposure to cold/heat: Occasional.

Exposure: Exposure to dampness: Occasional.

Exposure: Exposure to eye irritations: Occasional

Exposure: Exposure to infectious diseases: Frequent.

Exposure: Exposure to laser beam: seldom

Exposure: Exposure to lung irritations: Frequent.

Exposure: Exposure to noise/vibration: occasional

Exposure: Exposure to radiation: seldom

Exposure: Exposure to skin irritations: Occasional.

Exposure: Other: May be frequently required to wear mask and/or gloves or other protective gear

Mental and Emotional Requirements: Handles multiple priorities effectively.

Mental and Emotional Requirements: Manages stress appropriately.

Mental and Emotional Requirements: Works in close proximity to others and/or in a distracting environment.

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information.

Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.