Anesthesia Technician - Per Diem, Varied Shifts

Beth Israel Lahey Health

1d•$23 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of duties related to the use and maintenance of anesthesia equipment and supplies. Essential Responsibilities: -Assembles, tests, disassembles and cleans anesthesia equipment used during surgical procedures. Ensures there are no leaks and/or broken parts. Replaces soiled parts. -Stocks anesthesia drug and supply carts. This includes workrooms, tanks room, pump room, and other areas. -Receives sterile items from the Central Processing Department and store as appropriate. -Reports any problems to the Lead Anesthesia Technician or Supervisor, Anesthesia Technical Services. -May be present during a surgical procedure or remain on call outside the room to obtain equipment and supplies.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
0-1 years related work experience required.
Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.
Written Communications: Ability to read, and write in English in order to understand basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively with patients, families and other medical center staff; and respond to basic questions.
Oral Communications: Ability to understand spoken English in order to follow basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively in basic English with patients, families and medical center staff in response to routine questions.
Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to use them in routine situations. Specialized knowledge not required.
Team Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
Customer Service: Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.

Responsibilities

Assembles, tests, disassembles and cleans anesthesia equipment used during surgical procedures. Ensures there are no leaks and/or broken parts. Replaces soiled parts.
Stocks anesthesia drug and supply carts. This includes workrooms, tanks room, pump room, and other areas.
Receives sterile items from the Central Processing Department and store as appropriate.
Reports any problems to the Lead Anesthesia Technician or Supervisor, Anesthesia Technical Services.
May be present during a surgical procedure or remain on call outside the room to obtain equipment and supplies.