Anesthesia Tech
About The Position
The Anesthesia Tech sets 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 intubation equipment. The role also involves calibrating pressure and recording systems, assisting in patient transfers, cleaning and stocking equipment, moving anesthesia equipment, and troubleshooting equipment malfunctions. The Anesthesia Tech must demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate for the age of the patients served, understanding growth and development principles and assessing patient status based on age-specific needs.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others).
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
- Exposed to chemical and radiation hazards and as a result protective clothing must be worn as necessary.
- Must stand the majority of the workday, as well as sit, walk, and lift throughout.
- Must be able to: lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
- Must be able to: lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
- Must be able to: carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
- Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
- Must be able to: perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
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. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- 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
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
