Anesthesia Tech - Evenings - Contract

Anesthesia Tech
Evening Shift 


Complete Description:
SPECIFIC
RESPONSIBILITIES:





Under
limited direct supervision:





20% Assist in the care of patients undergoing anesthesia
including: preparation of anesthesia equipment prior to the patient's arrival,
placement of anesthesia monitors, ensuring the cleanliness of anesthesia
equipment, ensuring availability of specialized anesthesia equipment and
supplies and the set-up of medications and supplies where applicable. Continuously
communicate with anesthesiologists, residents, CRNAs and anesthesia technologists
to ensure their needs are met throughout the day. Assist clinicians with difficult intubations
and the placement of central line catheters.





20% Operate the cell-saver
machine, keep track of lab reports, and participate in cardiac, liver transplant, vascular,
thoracic, trauma, and other advanced surgical cases. Work directly with service-specific
faculty Division Chief of designated specialty.
Provide on-call coverage.





20% Provide
primary support in ensuring that the anesthesia equipment is in good working
order and preventive maintenance is completed.
Set up and operate sophisticated equipment and perform advanced
troubleshooting. Serve as the key resource person in using and maintaining
specialized equipment.





15% Assist
the Chief Anesthesia Technologist in the development and implementation of
in-service training programs. Assist in training of staff in the roles and
responsibilities of an anesthesia technologist.





15% Perform
anesthesia equipment set up and troubleshooting such as testing Infusion pumps,
nerve stimulators, defibrillators, and transport monitors, calibrating
anesthesia machines, and attaching fiberoptic bronchoscopes to the video
monitor.





5% Set-up rooms between
cases, set-up carts throughout the day and provides full service set up at the
end of the day. Work with other hospital
units to ensure availability of specialized anesthesia equipment. Perform
set-up and support of ectopic procedures for anesthesia care ensuring proper
equipment is in place for out-of-OR procedures.






5% Provide back up to shift supervisor
in his/her absence due to vacation or illness.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor, Chief
Anesthesia Technologist, or Operations Manager.





REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:


·
BLS


·
Two
years of experience as an Anesthesia Tech





PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:


·
A
four year college education, including related technical training; or a two
year college education which included technical training closely related to
this position and two years of experience; or an equivalent combination of
education and experience.


·
Certification
by the registry of the American Society
of Anesthesia Technologists or other nationally recognized professional certifying body
preferred.

Skills:

	Skill	Required / Desired	Amount	of Experience	Expertise Rating	Move
	Two (2) Year's Experience highly desired	Highly desired
	BLS preferred (American Heart Association ONLY)	Nice to have