Anesthesia Tech 1

Baylor Scott & White Health•Temple, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician 1, under general supervision, sets up equipment, instruments, drugs, and supplies for anesthesia procedures. Cleans anesthesia equipment and work area. Stocks anesthesia supplies in Operating Rooms and satellite areas like GI Lab and Radiology.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of anesthesiology standards and practices, modalities, therapies, terminology, medications, and equipment.
Skill in preparing operating room for required purposes.
Ability to react calmly in emergency situations.
Ability to clean and perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly; both through speech and in writing.
Relational skills required to interact effectively with patients and staff.
Must be able to read, write and follow instructions and flow chart protocols.
Basic computer skills, including but not limited to: data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, handheld scanning, and email.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Less than 1 year of experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days.

Responsibilities

Arranges drugs and sets up the instrument table with supplies for anesthesia procedures in Operating Rooms and satellite areas.
Ensures anesthesia cart and supply cabinets contain adequate supplies for procedures.
Cleans tables, equipment, and work area in Operating Rooms on completion of each case as assigned.
Answers intercom to respond to supply and drug requests from Nurse Anesthetists, Anesthesiologists, and Surgical Teams. Retrieves supplies and drugs from Pharmacists and other supply areas. Delivers them to Operating Rooms.
Washes, dries, and prepares for sterilization all non-disposable anesthesia equipment such as laryngoscope, blades, oxygen masks, and humidifiers.