Anesthesia Technician, Per Diem

University of Miami•Miami, FL

11d

About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician assists the anesthesiologist by setting up equipment and preparing medications. Additionally, the incumbent orders, stocks, tests, and maintains anesthesia supplies, medications, and equipment. The Anesthesia Technician also washes and sterilizes reusable equipment and reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel.

Requirements

Associate degree in relevant field required
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Cleans, organizes, and maintains anesthesia workroom, supplies, and equipment.
Prepares and maintains patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems pre, intra, and post anesthesia.
Takes into consideration age-specific issues to meet the needs of the various patient groups.
Maintains quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
Documents and maintains preventative maintenance and quality records.
Assists with transport of patients and laboratory specimens.
Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and meetings, and in-services.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.