Anesthesia Technician-Weekends

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Shift:

Friday 11p-7a
Saturday 7p-7a
Sunday 7p-7a
Tuesday 3p-11p

Primary Purpose

Prepares anesthesia equipment in assigned rooms for operative procedures and maintains supply levels

of the anesthesia cart, to ensure that all supplies are present and that anesthesia machines are set up,

tested and in working order.

Education

* High School Diploma

Experience

* None

Certification/Registration/Licensure

* Must have a current Heartsaver CPR course completion card within 90 days of hire and/or placement

in job from one of the following:

* American Heart Association

* American Red Cross Rescuer

* Military Training Network.

Skills or Special Abilities

* Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of principals and policies concerning anesthesia procedures.

* Must be able to operate all anesthesia equipment and to recognize equipment malfunction.

* Must be able to read written directions and to write legibly.

* Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and hospital staff.

* Must be able to lift, carry, and push heavy objects.

Responsibilities

1. Prepares the assigned anesthetizing locations to ensure that all necessary equipment is available and

fully functional and that all anesthesia supplies and disposable items are fully stocked in accordance

with prescribed par levels. Ensures drug boxes are handled according to established procedures.

Rotates to assigned area before and during cases to determine the need for other items or further

assistance. Remains available during anesthetics to retrieve any requested supplies to support the

anesthesia care team during the course of the anesthetic. Prepares reports of activities of assigned

shift to provide daily documentation of the assigned activities.

2. Maintains infection control standards through application of universal precautions, decontamination

of surfaces, cleaning and sterilization of appropriate equipment and supplies and proper application

of aseptic technique. Ensures barrier fields are discarded and replaced prior to each procedure. This

includes, but is not limited to, proper use, care, and maintenance of autoclaves and chemical

decontamination systems (i.e. Steris).

3. Assists the anesthesia provider with: airway management; placement and securing of invasive and

noninvasive monitors; patient positioning for induction and maintenance of both general and regional

anesthesia; troubleshooting anesthesia equipment; patient monitoring and transport and other

patient care issues as assigned.

4. Maintains the readiness of all anesthesia equipment. Uses, maintains and calibrates "point-of-care"

laboratory devices, to include but not limited to, hemocue machines, glucometers, and blood gas

machine. Documents required maintenance and calibration of "point of care monitors". Properly

stores and handles compressed gas cylinders and vaporizers.

5. Assists in training and providing work leadership to new employees, students, and other departmental

trainees in daily operations in order to ensure that all anesthesia technical support staff are properly

trained and informed.

6. Maintains a positive working relationship with job related contacts. Acts as a resource person for nonjudgmental anesthesia technical support questions to the anesthesia care team, patients and visitors.

Job Accountabilities

1. Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes

recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of

the overall goals of the department and Parkland.

2. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending

seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional

organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into

current work practices.

3. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact

the area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable

laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks

advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.

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