Job · North Platte, NE · Full time

Technical Assistant - Anesthesia

North Platte Nebraska Hospital · Health Care · $327.8M budget · 1,468 staff · Since 1971

Why North Platte Nebraska Hospital

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Offers medical care, including emergency and preventative services.

  • Great plains health is a not for profit health system committed to meeting the healthcare needs of the communities we serve. Our medical staff, board and leadership believe we offer specialties that provide high quality and low cost care to…$255.7M spent in FY2024
  • Great plains health operates a 116-bed inpatient Hospital. The inpatient care provided in those units are the following: medical, surgical, intensive care, coronary care, obstetrics, labor & delivery, nicu, and behavior health services. Great plains health patients come from primary…$21.6M spent in FY2024
  • Great plains health is dedicated to meeting the behavioral health needs of the communities we serve. To help meet those needs, we operate a dedicated behavioral health unit/floor at the Hospital. The unit accepts a wide variety of behavioral diagnosis…$2.4M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$346K–$2.0M
9 officers reported
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Budget
$300.1M
spent in FY2024
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Staff
1,468
employees
135 volunteers
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Spent on programs
93%
of spending
Looks good: 93% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
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Surplus or deficit
+8%
of revenue, FY2024
Looks good: revenue was at least expenses in the latest filing.
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Cash reserves
18 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 18.5 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
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Latest return
FY2024
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2024, 2 tax years back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1975
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

Great people. Great careers. Join the team at Great Plains Health, where you can be a part of something, well, great. Job Title: Technical Assistant Cost Center: Anesthesia Job Description: The Technical Assistant assists perioperative services departments with support services of patient transport, environmental services, stocking, ordering supplies, and licensed anesthesia providers in various settings under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia provider and/or Registered Nurse. Provides support for routine surgical cases by assisting in the preparation and maintenance of patient equipment and anesthesia delivery systems before, during and after anesthesia.

Ensuring adequate supplies are maintained. Individuals functioning as Technical Assistant/ Anesthesia Technicians should be capable of a level of self direction and supervision with what is commensurate with their training.

Minimum Qualifications

HS Diploma or Equivalent BLS Certification required Oxygen certification (Medication Aide Training Hospital based) required within 6 months of hiring. Update to be completed every 2 years.

Essential Functions

Follows biologic hazards, infection control precautions and all standard precautions and policy and procedure. Demonstrates understanding of sterile technique and the principals of aseptic practice. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills to work with patients, anesthesia care providers and other members of the health care team. Procures supplies and equipment needed for the anesthetic procedure. Performs daily testing on anesthesia machines per protocol with documentation and follow up as needed. Participates in operating room turnover after case completion. Exhibits strong verbal and written communication skills, patient & customer centered, is detail-oriented and accurate.

Able to multi-task, manage time well and work efficiently under pressure, adapts to change in a positive manner. Maintains par levels of supplies in anesthesia pyxis units, ensures the anesthesia workroom, carts and c-section OR are well stocked. Maintains sterile supplies within the expiration date. Maintains the availability of necessary equipment in each SDS pre/phase 1 & 2 recovery operating room, inventories, order and maintains departmental supply stock consistent with departmental demand. Cognizant of where supplies are kept and is able to obtain or stock them accordingly. Transports patients from the inpatient units to the pre op holding area, to the car for dismissal etc.

Checks chart for completeness permit, lab, x-ray and EKG reports, history and physical. Assists in preparing the instruments, supplies, endoscopes and equipment necessary during the surgical and invasive procedure. Join us. Join great. Join the dynamic team at Great Plains Health and be a part of something truly exceptional. At Great Plains Health, we embody a culture defined by authenticity, integrity, and a genuine commitment to listening to both our patients and each other. As a…

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About North Platte Nebraska Hospital

From its Form 990