Job Summary:
The Certified Anesthesia Technician works under the direction of the Department Administrator or designee in accordance with the legal scope of competency and within established standards of care, policies and procedures. Cleans, prepares for sterilization, assembles, stores and maintains equipment and supplies for the Anesthesia Department.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Performs daily maintenance and quality control of anesthesia machines, tests for leaks, verifies functionality, and troubleshoots as necessary. Cleans, sterilizes, and decontaminates all non-disposable anesthesia-related items. Inspects instruments and equipment for damage and initiates the appropriate repair and replacement process. Completes and maintains monthly logs regarding maintenance and cleaning and quality checks of anesthesia equipment. Ensures availability of backup monitoring equipment at all times and provides timely replacement as needed.
- Assembles basic anesthesia setup; performs anesthesia equipment turnover; verifies and sets up age-specific equipment.
- Assists with patient transport to PACU/ICU, including preparation of oxygen source and transport monitors. Coordinates patient monitoring and equipment availability with PACU and Critical Care Units. Assists with patient transport to the operating room, including placement of patient on the OR table and non-invasive monitors (NIBP, EKG, SpO2, temperature).
- Assists in direct patient care under direct supervision in routine and emergency situations.
- Appropriately sets up the room based on procedures.
- Assembles arterial lines, IV fluid warmers, and prepares anesthesia procedure trays as requested. Meets annual competencies.
- Assists with setup of invasive monitoring equipment in routine and emergency situations and assists anesthesia provider with induction of anesthesia.
- Provides supplies needed for general/regional anesthesia and maintains adequate stock of supplies in anesthesia machines and carts.
- Interacts with patients' family members and external vendors when new products are introduced.
- Removes and disposes of all supplies and equipment following procedures performed by anesthesia providers.
- Picks up and delivers lab specimens.
- Coordinates with Unit Manager to maintain and revise inventory par levels for all supplies and equipment.
- Assists with orientation, education, and in-services as requested.
- Promotes and improves customer service to internal/external customers.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Basic computer ability required.
- Must be able to lift 45 lbs. from an overhead position.
- Must be able to push/pull up to 500 lbs.
- Must be able to wear appropriate PPE (mask, goggles, gloves, hat, gown).
- Must be able to work with caustic cleaning solutions.
- Must be able to stand or walk continuously.
- BLS from AHA required.
Education
- Graduate of an ASATT approved program in anesthesia technology with an AS degree, OR a minimum of two (2) years experience as a Certified Anesthesia Technician, OR a minimum of three (3) years experience as an anesthesia technician with recent ASATT certification.
License, Certification, Registration
- Anesthesia Technician Certificate from American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians
- Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
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