Anesthesia Technician

Job Responsibilities:

• Appropriately stocks the carts and surgical suites with the required supplies as outlined on the anesthesia surgical suite stock par list.
• Assist with difficult airway management by assisting with equipment needs from the providers.
• Assists in the delivery of blood samples to the lab and retrieval of blood products.
• Assists with lines and specialty room set-ups.
• Disassembles, decontaminates and sterilizes anesthesia equipment and supplies. Report equipment problems to the management team.
• Performs Point of Care (POCT) testing procedures, after an initial approved competency has been completed.
• Effectively communicates with anesthesia and operating room staff to assure daily operating room assignments are prioritized at the start of each shift. Remains accessible in operating rooms at all times.
• Efficiently transports all anesthesia related equipment and supplies to and from outside of Operating Rooms off-site locations.
• Maintains complete and accurate records and checks status of orders and equipment
• Maintains an adequate supply of all stock items in work room and keeps the work room clean and in an orderly condition.
• Maintains anesthesia supplies by establishing inventory levels; requisitioning supplies; restocking supply
• Maintains equipment by preparing, testing, and setting up a variety of anesthetic equipment for surgical use; troubleshooting equipment for problems or repairs; performing preventative maintenance and routine cleaning.
• Participates in turning over rooms assuring minimal downtime between cases.
• Retrieves and appropriately distributes the equipment necessary to prepare a patient for anesthesia. This includes specialty equipment for invasive lines and monitoring, difficult airway, and pediatric procedures.
• Retrieves, carries, and appropriately distributes necessary medications to the Anesthesiologist, CRNA, or AA for the preparation or care of a patient for anesthesia.
• Supports the anesthesia provider by setting up IV's
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Science can substitute one year of work experience in healthcare

Certifications:

• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA)        required within new hire period.

Competencies (Complexity of Work):

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of one year experience working in a healthcare setting or successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or similar healthcare-related training program. Direct patient care and/or surgical/OR environment experience preferred.   
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.  Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, or PowerPoint preferred 

Physical Requirements:

• Extended periods walking, standing, lifting and carrying equipment (usually not over 20 lbs.).
• Capable of pushing and maneuvering equipment weighing up to 150 pounds. May be exposed to bodily fluids.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.