Anesthesia Tech

Mercy Health BSMH • Fairfield, OH

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities. Job Summary The Anesthesia Tech will perform various patient care, safety, and technical duties to support anesthesia and nursing teams in surgical and procedural areas. The Anesthesia Technician responds to patient-specific needs including blood, medications, supply, and equipment during the surgical procedure. This position is an active member of the Anesthesia OR emergency response/code team and assures all emergency safety equipment is available and in working order.

Requirements

• BLS Basic Life Support (required)
• High School or GED (required)
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
• Neonates (0-4 weeks)
• Infant (1-12 months)
• Pediatrics (1-12 years)
• Adolescents (13-17 years)
• Adults (18-64 years)
• Geriatrics (65 years and older)
• Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
• Evaluate employee performance
• Analyzing data or information
• Medical Terminology
• Maintain Aseptic technique
• Ability to Multitask and remain flexible in day-to-day operations and scheduling needs of the department
• Attention to detail
• Acceptance of authority
• Critical thinking
• Communication with inter and intra departmental staff, physicians, patients, and family members
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building
• Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in surgery, sterile processing (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Assists with anesthesia and other supplies as needed, medication management within scope of practice as directed by anesthesia and pharmacy.
• Organizes anesthesia supplies &/or equipment to ensure availability. Responds to needs of anesthesia providers.
• Cleans and disinfects instruments, high level disinfection and processing.
• Assists with patients at risk for malignant hyperthermia and other duties within scope.
• Performs anesthesia machine testing and support in various areas throughout the hospital.
• Performs patient identification procedures to ensure proper delivery of blood products and medications.
• Operates surgical equipment under the direction of a licensed provider.
• Ensures all Operating Rooms, and pre/post rooms are adequately stocked with appropriate quantity of supplies and required equipment.
• Ensures Operating Rooms, procedure and pre/post rooms are cleaned and prepared for the next patient to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Cleans equipment and implements infection control policies to support the anesthesia practices in surgical and procedural areas.
• Assists anesthesia and nursing with patient care, patient equipment, and environmental maintenance activities in the Operating Room.
• Helps with room turnover which includes stocking and cleaning and wiping down anesthesia carts between cases.
• Sterile processing duties that involve sterilization, high level disinfection and cleaning and disinfection of instruments and equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees