Anesthesia Technician - Anesthesia

Job Description

Responsible for the operations and maintenance of the Anesthesia equipment.

Job Responsibility

• * Demonstrates knowledge of the equipment in the department, how to operate and troubleshoot and mechanism for initiating repairs.
  
  
  
  • Checks monitoring equipment daily and assists with preparation of such equipment (including change of anesthesia circuit) according to established procedures to ensure optimum patient safety and care.
  • Notifies the Bio-Medical Specialist of any equipment needing repairs to ensure patient safety.
  • Takes appropriate action for the malfunctioning equipment and used resources if unable to troubleshoot problem.
  • May attach ECG cable to IV pole after patient is put on OR table.
  
  
• * Works collaboratively as a team member when providing patient care to promote positive patient outcomes.
  
  
  
  • Coordinates activities occurring outside of the unit and accompanies anesthesiologist and/or surgeon, as appropriate.
  • Sets up all pressure transducers and assures proper calibration of the transducers and pressure module, as needed.
  • Responds to emergency situations in the O.R. and sets up appropriate emergency equipment.
  • Effectively communicates with all members of the surgical team regarding the need for special equipment and supplies.
  
  
• * Maintains quality control and logs.
  
  
  
  • Maintains records of maintenance of equipment as directed.
  • Maintains appropriate department statistics, QA monitors, and provides written report to supervisor.
  
  
• * Follows protocol for all safety and Infection Control practice and monitors environment and equipment to ensure cleaning standards are maintained.
  
  
  
  • Aseptically opens sterile supplies based on patient needs and procedure card.
  • Follows procedure for decontamination of all instruments used during the procedure.
  • Cleans all anesthesia equipment according to Infection Control standards.
  • Adheres to safety and Infection Control policies: demonstrates knowledge and skills in waste disposal and standard precautions.
  
  
• * Stocks supplies necessary for administration of anesthesia.
  
  
  
  • Checks all Operating Rooms between cases to ensure adequate supplies and drugs are immediately available.
  • Notifies management regarding supplies, which must be ordered from outside the hospital.
  • Orders supplies as needed from the Anesthesia Workroom.
  
  
• * Ensures that anesthesia machines and carts are clear and well stocked.
  
  
  
  • Cleans surfaces of anesthesia machines when Operating Rooms are finished for the day.
  • Collects and restocks anesthesia supply carts so that Operating Room is always ready for use.
  
  
• * Accesses medication delivery and/or medication areas, as authorized, in the performance of required duties, as needed.
• Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians Certification within two years of employment, preferred.
• BCLS Certification, preferred.
• Prior experience working in a hospital environment, preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).