Anesthesia Clinical Equipment Technician

University Hospitals•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

This position sets up specialized anesthesia equipment assigned and not assigned to operating rooms and troubleshoots anesthesia equipment, including during patient use. The technician maintains departmental inventory of operating room and workroom supplies and equipment and supports coverage of all anesthetizing locations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The role includes checking operating rooms, setting up and cleaning equipment, performing liquid quality control tests, checking expiration dates, restocking supplies, moving equipment for out-of-operating-room cases, and delivering supplies or equipment in response to requests from OR and ICU staff. Rooms for large cases are prepared in advance by reviewing the schedule. The position also performs other duties as assigned, complies with applicable policies and standards, and follows requirements for safely and securely maintaining patients’ Protected Health Information. Specific duties and responsibilities may be provided by the department during orientation.

Requirements

High school equivalent or GED.
Knowledge of the operating room environment.
Knowledge of basic mechanical and electrical tools and of machines and monitors used in the operating room.
Knowledge of basic tool use.
Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Respectful and clear communication with others.
Comfort lifting 30 pounds and walking for most of the day.
Basic computer setup and use.
Ability to prioritize duties based on importance.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and solve equipment problems that arise during cases.
Check every operating room in the morning for opened supplies, expired IV bags, and missing oxygen tanks.
Set up cell savers and rapid infusers upon request.
Perform daily liquid quality control tests.
Clean equipment after use and prepare it for the next case.
Check expiration dates of emergency boxes and malignant hyperthermia (MH) boxes.
Restock supplies in operating rooms and the workroom daily.
Move and set up anesthesia machines for out-of-operating-room cases as needed.
Locate missing equipment and return it to the proper location.
Respond to calls from OR and ICU staff for emergency delivery of supplies and equipment to the proper areas.
Set up rooms in advance for large cases, including cardiac, transplant, and vascular cases, by checking the schedule.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with policies, standards, and patient information privacy requirements.