Anesthesia Tech, Surgery/OR, Full-time, Dayshift

East Tennessee Children's Hospital•Knoxville, TN

40d

About The Position

Facilitates supply needs for anesthesia staff and patient charges. Provides secretarial and technical support associated with anesthesia equipment.

Requirements

Demonstrates effective communication skills, ability to meet demands of an active position.
High School Diploma/GED Preferred
2 years experience in allied health care role.

Nice To Haves

Certified Anesthesiologist Technician preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in anesthesia surgical room preparation, setups, and turn-around. Orders anesthesia supplies and provides room re-stocking on daily basis.
Completes inventory on all anesthesia carts and supply areas. Organizes anesthesia supply room.
Completes stocking and outdating drugs in anesthesia cart. Assembles age appropriate instruments and equipment for anesthesia procedures.
Provides a complete inventory of all anesthesia supplies and equipment. Works with biomedical department to facilitate any and all equipment maintenance/repair.
Responsible for recording anesthesia supply inventory. Conducts meetings with Anesthesia sales and service vendors.
Assumes anesthesia secretarial duties as requested. Inputs anesthesia patient charges in computer.
Fosters and encourages the principles of Child and Family-centered care.
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
Shows concern for privacy of others and adheres to all privacy regulations.
Displays sensitivity and understanding when others are inconvenienced.
Responds to call lights and attends to/reports patient needs promptly and politely.
Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide non-direct patient care/support services to staff under the direction of licensed personnel: Assists with maintaining a safe, clean and orderly clinical and patient care area environment. Stocks supplies on a proactive basis and/or as directed. Assists with admissions, transfers and discharges. Actively participates and contributes to unit initiatives. Willingly assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
Consistently optimizes time efficiently and effectively, and serves as a role model/resource for others.
Respectfully uses hospital resources appropriately, avoiding miss-use, abuse or waste reflective of Lean Principles.
Promptly, thoroughly and accurately records applicable patient charges to ensure appropriate billing of services.