Anesthesia/Supply Tech (FLEXI)

Summary

The Cardiac Anesthesia Technician is responsible for maintaining supplies in the Cardiac Operating Room, and equipment in areas where cardiac anesthesia is administered or has the potential of being administered, i.e. Surgical Services, Labor and Delivery, Electrophysiology Lab, Neuro-Interventional Lab, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.

• Demonstrate competency and aseptic technique while handling the unit’s stock, equipment, and supplies; always return supplies to their correct location after use and ensure that they are in proper working order, reporting any malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate personnel

• Maintain all stocked supply levels, and reorder them as needed

• Prepare and maintain anesthesia equipment before, during and after cardiac procedures provide support to the Cardiac anesthesiologist during emergency situations involving anesthesia

• Cardiac operating room Maintain a log containing the refrigerator temperature

• Keep all anesthesia carts and cabinets labeled correctly and in a neat and orderly fashion; these include each surgical suite, workroom, the Surgical Admitting Unit (SAU), Labor and Delivery, Electrophysiology Lab, Neuro-Interventional Lab

• Check all drugs for expiration dates on a monthly basis in the anesthesia machine, anesthesia workroom, refrigerator, Labor and Delivery, and all related anesthesia carts (epidural, airway, etc.)

• Rotate stock to ensure timely use of medications prior to the expiration date. Restock all pharmacy supplies and ensure drug par levels are maintained

• Order necessary supplies on a daily basis

• Adhere to all infection control and safety standards by adhering to the proper isolation techniques, using good hand washing and aseptic techniques, thoroughly cleaning all equipment (Bair Huggers, infusion pumps, fluid warmers, etc.) prior to returning them to storage and in between each patient use, and performing weekly cleanings of all anesthesia-related equipment

• Utilize the proper chemical disinfection techniques, including cleaning and disinfecting all laryngoscopes and accessories

• Properly change patient’s medications in Pyxis machine on a daily basis

• Prepare arterial lines and central venous pressure lines utilizing the proper techniques and adhering to aseptic standards

• Assist Anesthesia personnel and physicians when needed by restocking supplies, replacing breathing circuits and all anesthesia-related equipment, restocking rooms between cases with medications, IV fluids, and airway equipment, and cleaning operating rooms between cases as requested

• Properly clean and maintain the following equipment and carts: blood/fluid warmer, Bair Hugger Thermal Unit, ACT Machine, I-Stat Machine, Epidural Cart, Airway Cart, and Malignant Hyperthermia Cart

• Be able to anticipate the needs of the Anesthesia staff before, during, and after operative procedures

• Maintain preparation for emergencies by ensuring extra supplies and equipment are readily available

• Remain up-to-date on all policies and procedures, educate the new staff members, and hold co-workers accountable for abiding by the established policies and procedures

• Demonstrate an understanding of the costs of resources used in the department and work to conserve resources whenever possible; report wastage to the Procedure Card Core Manager

• Follow the appropriate chain of command when reporting problems and concerns; report problems directly to the Team Lead, Charge Nurse, / Nursing Manager, or Unit Director

• Check assignments no more than five minutes after beginning of shift, and immediately begin to prepare for patients, cases, and/or assigned duties

• Attend required hospital-wide orientations, staff meetings, meetings, and in-services

• Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care

• Complete HLC’s

• Attend daily huddle, carry work phone, and report to Charge Nurse when leaving the department

• All other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Reports to:
Cardiac Team Lead, Charge Nurse, Operations Coordinator, , Operating Room Manager, and Unit Director.

Supervises: none
Responsibilities: Not applicable

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• Minimum Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent

• Experience: Five (5) years of prior experience as Cardiac Anesthesia Technician/Assistant is required; applicants must be able to learn the names of drugs and equipment used in Anesthetic practice. ASATT certification may be accepted in lieu of required experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Hires on or after 1/1/2026 must obtain ASATT certification within 24 month of employment.