Cert Anesthesia Tech (LJ)

Job Description

Responsible for the operations and maintenance of the Anesthesia equipment and supplies.

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.

• May arrange monitors and cable according to protocole.

• Assists with fiber-optic intubation and/or difficult airway situations;

• Sets-up for cases including preparation of laryngoscope and intubation equipment, IV solution and administration sets, sets up warming devices; assists anesthesiologist with volume infusions as directed during intra-operative volume resuscitations

• • 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 all anesthetizing locations 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 anesthetizing locations 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 anesthesia cases are finished for the day.

• Collects and restocks anesthesia supply carts so that Operating Room and Procedural areas are 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.
• Currently a Certified Anesthesia Technician by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians (ASATT), required.
• BCLS Certification, preferred.
• Must successfully complete sites training program within three (3) month probationary period.
• Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to be well organized and work under high pressure required.
• 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 members 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).