Anesthesia Tech (SEIU UNION) (Rotating 8-Hour Night Shifts)

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, PA

5d•$43 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician is responsible for clinically supporting the activities of the Department of Anesthesia. Activities include: provision of supplies and equipment as well as performing a variety of tasks including indirect patient care that help ensure the safe and cost effective delivery of anesthetic patient care.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
One (1) year of directly related work experience
Ability to be flexible in assignments
Ability to learn and evaluate new equipment and procedures quickly
Ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of the individual taking into consideration age, culture, and developmental issues
Ability to respond with flexibility to unusual and emergent situations, remain calm in stressful and emergency situations
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the job
Ability to work independently and prioritize duties during time of stress
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds
Knowledge of location, operation, calibration, and maintenance of anesthesia equipment and supplies
Knowledge of operating room procedures, aseptic techniques and infection control policies
BLS - Basic Life Support

Responsibilities

Actively participates in quality control, quality assurance and preventative maintenance activities.
Assists in the evaluation of new products by providing feedback regarding use.
Assists with record keeping and patient charges.
Assures replacement or repair of malfunctioning equipment.
Attends and participates in equipment and supply inservices, evaluations, and staff meetings.
Contributes in a positive manner to unit and department; supports team culture.
Correctly checks and sets up all equipment and supplies utilized by the Department of Anesthesia including anesthesia machines, monitors, invasive lines, non-controlled pharmaceuticals and other tasks as requested by Anesthesia.
Identifies and shares recommendations for containing costs in assigned area.
Maintains an effective working relationship with staff, managers, physicians, patients and their families.
Maintains and services equipment by cleaning, and if requested, by sterilizing, assembling, and testing, troubleshooting, requisitioning and receiving of inspections and maintenance.
May assist the anesthesia provider with intra-operative fluid management including volume resuscitation.
Participates in the monitoring and documenting of quality improvement issues
Participates on unit, department or hospital committees as requested.
Performs housekeeping/stocking duties in order to maintain a clean, safe work environment.
Practices aseptic techniques according to established standards of care and infection control policies.
Prepares and maintains patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems before, during and after anesthesia.
Prepares and operates auto transfusion equipment.
Proactively uses the problem solving process to identify, prevent or resolve inter-or intra-departmental problems.
Properly disposes of non-controlled pharmaceuticals.
Responsible for self-assessment of skill level and seeking resources to learn new skills, equipment, or procedures to maintain currency in position.
Supports administrative decisions and assures implementation and compliance with all department, institutional and regulatory policies and procedures.
Works with clinical educator to orient new staff members and students to the role of anesthesia technician as requested.