Anesthesia tech

AdventHealth•Orlando, FL

1d•$17 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Anesthesia Tech provides peri-operative technical support to anesthesia professional staff in the delivery of patient care. The role assists anesthesia providers with patient assessment, monitoring, transporting, positioning, insertion of intravenous and other invasive lines, and airway management. It also provides routine and emergency services, including support for urgent and emergent surgical procedures involving anesthesia. The position prepares operating rooms and equipment for cases, maintains and troubleshoots anesthesia equipment, and ensures supplies and equipment are available and organized to support efficient case flow. The role also assists with patient preparation and draping for invasive monitoring and procedures, anticipates procedural needs, and assembles and operates specialized equipment. The schedule is full-time days, four 10-hour shifts, with call. The position is located at 7727 Lake Underhill Road, Orlando, Florida.

Requirements

Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their families, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry.
Knowledge and basic skills related to aseptic and sterile technique and the sterility of supplies.
Ability to read, write, and speak conversational English.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to appropriately monitor dosages and use clinical equipment.
Completion of an Anesthesia Technology training program, or at least one year of experience as an anesthesia tech may be considered in lieu of the stated degree requirement.
Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification is required.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation or equivalent.
Associate degree.
Technical or vocational school education.
At least one year of experience as an anesthesia tech.
Anesthesia Technician Certification (AT).
Certified Anesthesia Technologist (Cer. A.T.T.).

Responsibilities

Assist anesthesia providers with patient assessment, monitoring, transporting, positioning, insertion of intravenous and other invasive lines, and airway management.
Maintain and troubleshoot anesthesia equipment malfunctions.
Ensure necessary equipment and supply inventory remains in stock.
Provide routine and emergency services for anesthesiologists.
Assist with schedule preparations, including emergent and urgent surgical procedures involving anesthesia.
Assist anesthesia professional staff with preparation and draping of patients for invasive monitoring and procedures, anticipating needs for invasive monitor insertion and procedures.
Set up operating rooms for cases, including preparing laryngoscopes, intubation equipment, IV solutions, tubing, and IV warming devices.
Provide peri-operative technical support to anesthesia professional staff in the delivery of patient care.
Assist with procurement, assembly, and operation of specialized equipment, including humidification units, fiber optic endoscopic equipment, rapid infusion devices and blood warmers, patient warming devices, neuromuscular devices, infusion pumps, and syringes.
Maintain and organize the anesthesia environment, equipment, supplies, and personnel to facilitate department functions and efficient case flow.
Clean and set up anesthesia equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.