ANESTHESIA TECH I

Carilion Clinic•Christiansburg, VA

3d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician I supports anesthesia care by preparing equipment and supplies, assisting providers, and maintaining sterile and safe environments. The Anesthesia Technician I Provides direct patient care and clinical assistance to anesthesia care providers in the acquisition, preparation, application and use of monitors, equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia in various settings. Performs general cleaning and decontamination of supplies and equipment. Performs Decontamination and advanced sterilization processes (steam, flash, steriad). Provides direct assistance to Physicians, Physician Assistants, Anesthesiologists, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), and RN's in the delivery of care to patients across the age spectrum (i.e. patient transport, equipment, supplies, room preparation, specimens and medications). Maintains accurate documentation as relates to activities, responsible for documentation of lot numbers for all sterilized items for tracking and recall purposes. Assists Anesthesia Providers by preparing patients, positioning, induction, anesthesia delivery including blocks and emergence. Maintains designated supply levels.

Requirements

High School diploma / GED.
1 year direct patient healthcare experience.
Completion of Carilion Anesthesia Tech I competencies required.
Must successfully complete AHA BLS-HCP within 2 months of hire and maintain throughout employment.
Effective interpersonal, critical thinking skills, communication and team working skills required.
Must meet all level I competencies within 6 weeks of hire/start.
Must be able to fulfill fundamental components/essential elements of position.
Basic computer skills.
Ethical and legal issues and responsibilities.
Biologic hazards, infection control, and standard precautions.

Nice To Haves

Certified nursing assistant, medical assistant, emergency medical technician, or other healthcare education.

Responsibilities

Supports anesthesia care by preparing equipment and supplies.
Assists anesthesia providers.
Maintains sterile and safe environments.
Provides direct patient care and clinical assistance to anesthesia care providers in the acquisition, preparation, application and use of monitors, equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia in various settings.
Performs general cleaning and decontamination of supplies and equipment.
Performs decontamination and advanced sterilization processes (steam, flash, steriad).
Provides direct assistance to Physicians, Physician Assistants, Anesthesiologists, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), and RN's in the delivery of care to patients across the age spectrum (i.e. patient transport, equipment, supplies, room preparation, specimens and medications).
Maintains accurate documentation as relates to activities, responsible for documentation of lot numbers for all sterilized items for tracking and recall purposes.
Assists Anesthesia Providers by preparing patients, positioning, induction, anesthesia delivery including blocks and emergence.
Maintains designated supply levels.
Assists the licensed anesthesia provider and other ORS staff with direct patient care in clinical settings.
Communicates with physicians, nurse anesthetists RN's and other departmental staff written and orally in an effective respective manner.
Providing peri-operative technical support to the anesthesia professional and other departmental staff staff in the delivery of patient care.
Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development and anatomy and physiology as it applies to anesthesia care.