Anesthesia Technician I- Full Time-Variable
About The Position
Maintain anesthesia supplies and equipment in cleaning and working condition. Ensure proper inventory of supplies and location of equipment per physician or CRNA request. Provide aid to anesthesiologists or anesthetists prior to and during anesthetic administration. Major Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time: Clean and disinfect anesthesia carts, machines, equipment and reusable supplies Assist in liaison between physicians, CRNAs, PACU and operating room staffs Assist with office coverage, answering phone and performing some clerical functions Prepare medication orders for Pharmacy and restock shelves Enter patient charges utilizing BCX system Assist with patient transport as needed Prepare breathing circuits, IV fluid warmers, and other equipment prior to each case and assists with room turnover between cases Perform assigned maintenance checks on anesthesia machines, analyzers, and other equipment per schedule Communicate with Clinical Engineering regarding need for and scheduling of repair of anesthesia equipment Assist in maintenance of equipment files/records by providing documents and information to the Patient Care Manager regarding service visits Set up IV lines, oximetric catheters, special solutions, and transducers for pressure monitoring prior to case, as appropriate Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Ability to work under close supervision and among several other staff levels
- Ability to cover "call" and 1st and 2nd shift coverage
- Minimal direct contact with patients
- Majority of interactions (patients and guests) are with adults
- Works inside, walking and standing most of the day
- Ability to reach, lift, and carry supplies and equipment
- Manual dexterity and motor coordination required
- Near visual acuity
- May be subject to skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material
Nice To Haves
- 1 year CSS or nursing assistant experience preferred
- Preference for routine organized activities, which deal with objects to be cleaned, stored, and maintained
Responsibilities
- Clean and disinfect anesthesia carts, machines, equipment and reusable supplies
- Assist in liaison between physicians, CRNAs, PACU and operating room staffs
- Assist with office coverage, answering phone and performing some clerical functions
- Prepare medication orders for Pharmacy and restock shelves
- Enter patient charges utilizing BCX system
- Assist with patient transport as needed
- Prepare breathing circuits, IV fluid warmers, and other equipment prior to each case and assists with room turnover between cases
- Perform assigned maintenance checks on anesthesia machines, analyzers, and other equipment per schedule
- Communicate with Clinical Engineering regarding need for and scheduling of repair of anesthesia equipment
- Assist in maintenance of equipment files/records by providing documents and information to the Patient Care Manager regarding service visits
- Set up IV lines, oximetric catheters, special solutions, and transducers for pressure monitoring prior to case, as appropriate
- 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
1,001-5,000 employees
