Anesthesia Tech, Days

Memorial Hermann Health System•Cape Girardeau, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Memorial Hermann, the common goal is to deliver high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of the community, including employees. The organization believes that when employees feel cared for, heard, and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization, and efficiency. This full-time Anesthesia Tech position is located at Memorial Hermann Southeast and is responsible for assisting the anesthesiologist in the operating room. The role involves working 4 - 10 hour shifts from 6:30am-5pm, with a day off to be determined, and requires being on call.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED, with successful completion of hospital specific orientation program
BLS (American Heart Association) certification
Minimum of one (1) year current Operating Room experience
Hospital experience

Nice To Haves

Anesthesia Tech experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist anesthesiologists as directed, performing duties according to the age/needs of the patient/patient population served.
Prepare anesthesia machine and cart with required supplies prior to each case.
Assist in maintaining anesthesia and monitoring equipment/ancillary devices, warmers (fluid & patient), accuracy and/or the adjustment or exchange of monitors, ventilators and gas cylinders as indicated.
Demonstrate an ability to recognize specialty needs and anticipate preparation and follow-up (e.g., CJD, MH, Airborne-TB, Latex sensitivity, and Laser cases).
Demonstrate the ability to assist with endotracheal intubation and extubation procedures during routine and emergency procedures.
Perform inventory; order and restock anesthesia medications, trays, and supplies.
Restock anesthesia carts according to established protocol.
Clean and restock anesthesia machines, cart, supply rooms, shelves, and refrigerators as required.
Transport anesthesia equipment/supplies to other departments as needed.
Ensure clean to dirty sanitation/containment and standard infection control precautions and professional performance.
Facilitate/assist anesthesiologist in following CDC guidelines for Central Line Placement-Deterring CRBSI Catheter-related blood stream infections, disinfection and high level disinfection of semi-critical items and care of flexible scopes and specialty instrumentation.
Actively participate in Quality Assurance and associated documentation.
Perform other duties as patient care dictates, such as patient hair removal, blood product & blood cooler transport, patient transport, anesthetized patient positioning within national safety goals and MHHS RED Rules and Surgical Safety Checklist.
Ensure safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adhere to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
Promote individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency.
Support department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization.
Serve as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
Demonstrate commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
Model Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Other duties as assigned.