Anesthesia Aide, Anesthesiology (Evenings)

Boston Medical Center • Boston, MA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, assists the anesthesiologist in the set-up and preparation of equipment for surgical procedures and provides preventative maintenance on medical equipment. Assists the anesthesiologist with patient preparation and provides additional assistance as necessary during the surgical procedure.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or a state high school equivalency (GED).
• Work requires effective verbal and written communication skills in order to work with various clinical personnel, resolve problems and to properly identify and label supplies for inventory purposes.
• Work requires the ability to stand and walk, for extended periods in the process of operating equipment, arranging instruments trays and equipment carts, conducting inventory of and dispensing supplies.
• Ability to push/pull carts of instruments and/or equipment weighing up to 200 pounds.
• Work requires the ability to work with patients possessing potentially infectious disease, contaminated medical/surgical instruments and equipment, and hazardous material (disinfectant chemicals, gases, steam) in the work environment, requiring observance of "Universal Precautions" by wearing protective clothing, gloves, goggles, and the observance of safe handling practices.
• Requires being on call one weekend every 7 weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a similar setting preferred; however, on the job training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Anesthesia Floor Leaders with various resources as requested.
• Demonstrates ability to organize time evidenced by completion of work assignments within shift.
• Room preparation (Beginning of Day and Turnover).
• Disposes of dirty items remaining from previous case.
• Clean surfaces and equipment according to defined infection control guidelines. This includes anesthesia machine and anesthesia cart surfaces, monitoring equipment and other patient care equipment (pumps, fluid warmers and Bair Huggers).
• Setup of necessary equipment (anesthesia machines, airway management devices, fluid warming and pressure infusers, ultrasounds and monitoring equipment and suction canister and tubing).
• Place anesthesia breathing circuit on the anesthesia machine and perform the leak test.
• Restock anesthesia carts following the approved inventory checklist.
• Room preparation at the end of the day (Terminal Cleaning).
• Disposes of dirty items left over from previous case.
• Clean surfaces and equipment according to infection control guidelines including anesthesia machine and anesthesia cart surfaces, monitoring equipment and other patient care equipment.
• Restock anesthesia carts following the approved checklist.
• Place unopened anesthesia circuit, unopened mask and unopened Yankauer suction tip on the anesthesia machine.
• Ensure that there are 2 unopened laryngoscope handles, 2 clean laryngoscope batteries in the chargers.
• Unopened MAC 3 & 4 and Miller 2 & 3 blades.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees