Anesthesia Technician/Orderly

Orthopaedic Surgery Centers of San Antonio • San Antonio, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides Anesthesia and Orderly duties in the OR areas. The Anesthesia Technician will facilitate a smooth transition between surgical procedures and provide nursing support as directed in the OR and PACU and assist the nursing staff in the maintenance of a clean environment. Maintain cleanliness in equipment room and treatment rooms to include; cleaning and emptying Neptune and suction containers between cases, clean OR rooms between cases as directed by nursing staff, clean equipment and positioning-aids after surgery and return to equipment room.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must have current Basic Life Support certification (BLS).
• Must be familiar with medical terminology.
• Extensive dexterity skills needed for patient treatment.
• Communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to respond with flexibility to changing workload.
• Ability to work well with physicians, providers, employees, patients, and other members.
• Requires prolonged standing, stretching, and bending and lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a surgical environment preferred.
• Previous operating and anesthesia assistant experience preferred.
• Previous experience in maintenance of anesthesia supplies and equipment.
• Knowledge of sterile technique and invasive lines preferred.
• Clinical knowledge in a medical specialization and knowledge of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Make up OR table at the start of each day and between cases
• Environmental cleaning in the OR, between cases and terminal cleaning at the end of the day according to sanitation policy
• Set up OR table with different equipment and positioning aids (Beach-Chair/Wilson Frame/Fracture Table)
• Manage hazardous waste
• Prepare Biohazard waste for pick-up and keep room clean
• Remove soiled linen from the OR
• Remove garbage from the OR to place in outside dumpster as needed
• Maintain stock of unsterile supplies
• Stock blanket warmers in OR and PACU
• Maintain stock of unsterile gloves, trash bags, disinfectant wipes, and unsterile towels
• Distribute linen to required locations in the OR
• Maintain sterile field when assisting in the OR
• Assist in sterile processing room by folding towels and other duties as directed by sterile processing tech
• Log monthly QA’s regarding humidity and temperature in OR rooms as well as graft freezer
• Assists the anesthesia care provider with Intubation/Extubating, blocks, invasive lines and Peripheral IVs
• Demonstrates detailed technical knowledge and troubleshooting ability for anesthesia delivery system, scavenger system, gas analyzer, EKG and pulse oximeters and rapid infusion devices
• Prepares and assembles the necessary equipment of intravenous/invasive lines as requested
• Recognizes and adheres to aseptic techniques and universal precautions in all clinical activities
• Other duties as needed and directed by Supervisor or OR Supervising Nurse
• Assist with patient transport and lifting as required
• Assist in patient positioning prior to surgery
• Assist nurses with pre-surgery prep procedures and holding extremities
• Assist Ortho-Tech with holding extremities for casting and splints
• Assist physicians and nurses with pre-surgery draping and tourniquet

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED