Anesthesia Tech,Cross Creek Medical Campus,FT,Days
About The Position
This position provides support to the anesthesia care team by assisting with patient care responsibilities. Key duties include cleaning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of anesthesia equipment, cleaning and turnover of operating rooms (ORs), and supply management in coordination with materials management. All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving over 1.2 million patients annually with 32,000 team members dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of the community.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent OR post-high school diploma / highest degree earned
- No experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Job related course work beyond High School, up to 12 months (Anesthesia Technician) preferred
Responsibilities
- Cleans and maintains anesthesia carts, machines, and other equipment inclusive of but not limited to fiberoptic bronchoscopes and laryngoscopes located in the department.
- Stocks supplies and responds to inventory management by informing supervisor or designee if supplies are inappropriate.
- May initiate resolution in emergency.
- Responds to needs of anesthesia practitioners as needed for supplies, equipment, pharmaceuticals, etc.
- Responds to emergency call to any OR.
- Sterilizes or high level disinfects equipment such as laryngoscope blades and handles, fiberoptic bronchoscopes or other equipment as needed for patient use.
- Initiates action for repair as needed with Clinical Engineering.
- Troubleshoots equipment prior to request for repair.
- Assist to turn rooms by assisting with cleanup and initiating set up of supplies for next case while staff are taking patients to the recovery area.
- Problem solves and prioritizes work.
- Is proactive in avoiding last minute needs by anticipating work and needs of practitioners and patients.
- Maintains environment in a clean and orderly fashion.
- Keeps trash, linen, and supplies in proper locations.
- Assists as needed to care for patients regardless of department assignment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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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
