Anesthesia Tech - FT40 PMs
About The Position
The Anesthesia Tech is responsible for setting up monitoring equipment in the operating room, including the operating table, autotransfusion system, ECG and temperature cables, hyper/hypothermia blanket, medication and pressure manifolds, rapid infusion warmer, recorders, defibrillators, the patient monitoring system, and transesophageal echocardiography imaging unit (TEE) machines. During surgical procedures, the tech assists in the insertion of arterial pressure lines, central venous and Swan-Ganz catheter insertion, draws arterial and/or venous blood samples for diagnostic testing, checks ventilators for proper operating efficiency, operates monitor and recording systems, and identifies various types of intubation blades and fiberoptic bronchoscopes, as well as any other special equipment or supplies required for difficult intubation. The role also involves calibrating all pressures and recording systems within the patient monitoring system to ensure precise readings, assisting in patient transfers, collecting data sheets, establishing ECG and pressure monitoring at the destination, cleaning non-disposable equipment, performing daily maintenance checks, stocking equipment, and maintaining an adequate supply of necessary items in anesthesia carts. Additionally, the Anesthesia Tech troubleshoots equipment malfunctions and failures, taking necessary steps to return equipment to a safe operating condition and using backup equipment when necessary. The position requires the ability to provide age-appropriate care, demonstrating knowledge of growth and development principles.
Requirements
- High School Graduate.
- Typically requires 1 year of experience in a surgical, medical or related healthcare setting.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
Responsibilities
- Sets up monitoring equipment in the operating room, including the operating table, autotransfusion system, electrocardiograph (ECG) and temperature cables, hyper/hypothermia blanket, medication and pressure manifolds, rapid infusion warmer, recorders, defibrillators, the patient monitoring system, and transesophageal echocardiography imaging unit (TEE) machines.
- During surgical procedures, assists in the insertion of arterial pressure lines, central venous and Swan-Ganz catheter insertion, draws arterial and/or venous blood samples for diagnostic testing, checks ventilators for proper operating efficiency, operates monitor and recording systems, and identifies the various types of intubation blades and fiberoptic bronchoscopes as well as any other special equipment or supplies required for difficult intubation.
- Calibrates all pressures and recording systems within the patient monitoring system to ensure and maintain precise readings.
- Assists in transfers of patients to and from the operating room, collects all data sheets and transports them with the patient, and establishes ECG and pressure monitoring at the destination.
- Cleans all non-disposable equipment after each procedure, performs daily maintenance checks and stocks equipment.
- Moves anesthesia equipment to proper surgical suite; checks equipment to verify proper connections, gases turned off, etc.
- Maintains adequate supply of proper equipment such as: needles, syringes, air-ways, endotracheal tube (ET) tubes, scopes and blade, stethoscope, blood pressure cuff and other necessary items in anesthesia carts.
- Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions or failures and takes all necessary steps to promptly return the equipment to a safe and reliable operating condition, using backup equipment when necessary.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
