Job Description

**Coming Soon to Chesterfield! Located at 10031 Nash Road, VCU Health Chesterfield Pavilion will be a four-story, approximately 100,000-square-foot ambulatory surgery center and medical office building, bringing comprehensive, patient-centered outpatient care closer to residents in one of Virginia’s largest counties. Scheduled to open in April 2027, the state-of-the-art facility will bring together surgical services, diagnostics, infusion therapy, pharmacy services, innovative care models, and more in a single, convenient location for Chesterfield residents.**

We are hiring team members now to help build the future of outpatient care from the ground up in one of Virginia’s fastest-growing communities.

The Anesthesia Technician assists in the OR suites and off-floor sites in administering patient care as directed by the Anesthesiologist. The anesthesia technician sets up, moves, prepares and maintains all anesthesia machines, equipment and supplies for the Anesthesiologist.

The Anesthesia Technician assists the Anesthesiologists with invasive and non-invasive monitoring. The Anesthesia Technician participates in the orientation, training and education of new personnel and maintains a safe and aseptic environment for all patients. This position performs all related duties as assigned and directed while adhering to the standards of nursing care and the policy and procedures of the Department of Anesthesiology.

The Anesthesia Technician reports certified Anesthesia Technician Supervisor and the Chief CRNA.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

One of the following is required:

Two years anesthesia support experience or Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B)

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:

EMT-B; CMA; CCMA; or CNA required within 24 months of hire.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Experience REQUIRED:

One (1) year experience in health care.

Experience PREFERRED:

One (1) year clinical experience in one of the following areas: Recovery, ICU, Emergency Room, Operating Room, or Medical/Surgical Unit

Education/training REQUIRED:

High School diploma or equivalent; and

Successful completion and certification/licensure in one of the following:

EMT-Basic Program Medical Assistant program

State recognized CNA program required within 24 months of hire

Education/training PREFERRED:

Associate's Degree or course work in biological sciences

Independent action(s) required:

Follows the anesthesia providers’ orders, standards and guidelines.

This position requires a highly motivated, self-directed and conscientious individual capable of functioning in a stressful and fast paced environment with minimal supervision.

This position requires excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.

Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contract with medication and related supplies.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements:

Rotating Shifts

Age Specific groups served: N/A

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

Physical Lifting 20-50 lbs.

Activities: Prolonged standing, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion

Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking

Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

Days

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