Anesthesia Tech / Surgery

Overview

Responsibilities

• Anesthesia Technicians assist anesthesiologists, nurses, anesthetists, and other medical staff working on anesthesia teams.
• Their main responsibility is to clean, maintain, and prepare anesthesia equipment for use in surgical procedures.
• Engage in various pre-operation responsibilities such as setting up the anesthesia gas machine and checking gas lines.
• Prepare supplies for intubation, central breathing lines, oxygen measurement tools, and more.
• Break down equipment, sanitize the anesthesia area, and set up for the next case following the completion of all surgical procedures.
• Check, calibrate, and test medical equipment such as machines, monitors, invasive lines, and pharmaceuticals.
• Keep daily records of their equipment inspections.
• Ensure anesthesia equipment is repaired or replaced when/if equipment malfunctions.
• Stock needed supplies in any anesthetizing areas, including bronchoscopy carts, pediatric carts, and emergency room airway bags.
• Spot opportunities for improving efficiency and containing costs within anesthesia areas.
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care. Position requires fluency in the English language to function in the job environment appropriately. Good interpersonal communication, teamwork, and customer service skills. Strong organizational, problem-solving and follow-through skills; ability to multitask and prioritize tasks. Ability to multitask constantly, react to changes quickly/productively, and tolerate interruptions. Ability to perform work when no directions are given, and give directions to others. Remain flexible, organized, professional, and able to analyze, make sound decisions under stressful or crises. Demonstrate knowledge of current computer systems, equipment, or programs used in the organization; knowledge of Epic a plus.
• Demonstrate maturity and accountability
• Preferred
• Job
• Requirements: Graduated from an accredited Anesthesia Technologist training program. Minimum of 1+ years’ experience as an Anesthesia Tech in a hospital setting.