per diem Anesthesia Aid

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician Assistant is an integral member of the anesthesia patient care team who works under the direction of the Anesthesia Manager or designee to assist the licensed anesthesia providers in various settings by providing support for routine surgical cases by assisting in the preparation and maintenance of patient equipment and supplies before, during and after anesthesia. When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. As a health care organization, Beth Israel Lahey Health has a responsibility to do everything in its power to care for and protect patients, colleagues, and communities, requiring all staff to be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. With more than 35,000 people working together, including nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, and teachers, the organization makes a difference in patients' lives. Beth Israel Lahey Health is driving change in health care in Massachusetts, promoting a culture of continuous learning, growth, innovation, and a sense of belonging. The organization prioritizes offering comprehensive compensation and benefits to help employees achieve a healthy and balanced life, ensuring that while employees care for patients, the company takes care of them.

Requirements

High school diploma and 18 years of age
No Licensure, Certification, Registration required
No specific Skills, Knowledge & Abilities required
Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Assist with anesthesia case set up
Assists the Anesthesia Tech in set up of equipment and supplies according to the type of cases and ages of the patients.
Consults with Anesthesia Techs for specific setup needs as necessary or requested in all anesthesia locations.
Clean, stock, and maintain the routine anesthesia equipment and supplies.
Under the supervision of an Anesthesia Tech, cleans anesthesia machines and other anesthesia equipment after each case to meet target times.
Stock anesthesia supplies before, during and after cases.
Assist Anesthesia Technicians as requested, as long as within scope of practice.
Interacts with the Anesthesia team to ensure that all anesthesia supplies are stocked and available in the most efficient and effective manner
Other duties as needed.
Incorporates LHMC Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.
Complies with all LHMC Policies
Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and LHMC
Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education