Anesthesia Specialist

OhioHealth•Grove City, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Part Time Casual, As Needed (PRN) position responsible for the delivery, timeliness, and maintenance of anesthesia supplies, drugs, and equipment. The role involves troubleshooting and performing minor repairs on anesthesia-related equipment. Additionally, the specialist may provide assistance in the perioperative setting. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. This job profile provides an overview and is subject to change.

Requirements

High School or GED (Required)
Computer knowledge that permits troubleshooting/repairing anesthesia equipment within scope of responsibility.
Knowledge of surgical environment, inventory control, basic indications of anesthesia drugs, use of equipment and suppliers.
Two years of recent progressive perioperative Experience with similar responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Supports and maintains daily the anesthesia department equipment and supplies in each operating room on a case-by-case basis.
Maintains and troubleshoots anesthesia related equipment, performing repairs according to level of expertise.
Calibrates monitors per unit protocol.
Assists in the transfer of patients from OR table to patient cart.
Transports patients to the OR.
Assists in providing timely and efficient case turnover by gathering, checking, organizing, dispensing and/or processing equipment, gas cylinders, supplies and instruments.
Opens sterile supplies and instruments.
Preceptors new O. R. Assistants as needed.
Assists with OR readiness through patient transportation, positioning and room preparation.
Positions patients for procedure.
Acts as a second assistant to surgeon, performing duties related to draping, operative site exposure, and video.
Performs non-nursing tasks as assigned to support patient care, including cleaning, running errands, and performing stocking and maintenance tasks.
Identifies and evaluates anesthesia supplies and equipment on a consistent basis working with Medical Director, Anesthesia Department staff and Director.
Collaborates with Medical Director, Anesthesia Department staff and Director to determine value/merit, placement, and/or par levels of anesthesia product inventory in the anesthesia stockroom and supply carts.
Collaborates with supply chain manager to problem-solve issues regarding order placement, availability of supplies, and alternatives when back orders occur.
Orders supplies from supply chain manager and outside vendors.
Collaborates with Medical Director, Anesthesia staff, and Director to assess anesthesia product needs.
Assists with exploring products needed for related trials of product/equipment.
Explores cost-effective alternatives and communicates in a timely manner.
Explains any budget variance related to anesthesia supplies.
Prepares anesthesia order, stocks anesthesia drugs/supplies in each OR daily.
Cleans, sets up instrument trays specific to area of work.