Anesthesia Tech - Brighton

Trinity Health•Brighton, MI

1d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Anesthesia technicians are integral members of the anesthesia patient care team who assist anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists in a variety of specialized and complex invasive and non-invasive anesthesia procedures. The anesthesia technician provides patient care in collaboration with licensed anesthesia providers by preparing the patient and assisting in monitoring the patient’s condition during various anesthesia procedures. They take into consideration age specific, developmental, and cultural needs of the patient. The anesthesia technician also insures the acquisition, preparation, and application of the equipment and supplies that are required for the administration of anesthesia. The anesthesia technicians have on-call responsibilities and are available to the Department of Anesthesiology 24-hours a day, seven days a week for needed technical assistance and support.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
12 months related experience.
Annual BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

One year formal education preferred with background in medical terminology, health sciences, EKG class or pharmacology would be helpful.
Hospital critical care units preferred.
Certification by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians is desired.

Responsibilities

Assists anesthesia professional staff as requested.
Assists in preparation and draping of patients for invasive monitoring procedures.
Assists and anticipates needs of anesthesiologists in invasive monitor insertion and procedures such as pulmonary artery catheter, central venous access, fiber optic intubation, and/or difficult airway situations.
Assists with the preparation of patients for the induction of anesthesia, including, but not limited to placement of blood pressure cuff, ECG leads, pulse oximeter, and connection of transducing devices as well as assisting with positioning of patients.
Performs daily checks of all anesthetizing location to insure appropriate equipment is available and functioning properly.
Under direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia provider, assists with the initiation of regional anesthesia procedures such as epidural, spinal, regional, sympathetic, or intravenous regional blocks.
Makes available, assembles, and assists with operation of specialized equipment such as humidification units, warming devices, fiber optic endoscopic equipment and rapid infusion devices.
Maintains and organizes the anesthesia environment, equipment, and supplies to facilitate departmental functioning.
Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the anesthesia work stations on a daily basis.
Maintains, inspects, and replaces as necessary a safe and secure sharps disposal system.
Maintains supply stock in workrooms and all anesthesia work stations in rotational status.
Stocks operating room with all necessary anesthesia equipment and supplies.
Cleans all anesthesia equipment in the operating room and POCA after each procedure.
Cleans anesthesia machines and assures related equipment is readily available for anesthesiology personnel.
Performs Pyxis Anesthesia Medication Refill
Fills medications for use by patients.
Fills patient medication orders for Pyxis Anesthesia Carts from computer generated report.
Returns unused medications to appropriate storage location.
Re-stocks pharmaceutical, intravenous solutions and supplies in work areas, rotating stock as needed and removes expired medications.
Generates designated computer reports and operates related computer related equipment.