Anesthesia Technician

Brown Medicine•Cranston, RI

6d•$24 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Operating Room Clinical Manager, the Anesthesia Technician performs technical and patient-care functions supporting the Anesthesia Department and surgical team throughout the perioperative period. Employees are expected to model Brown University Health’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and demonstrate its core Success Factors: Instill Trust and Value Differences; Patient and Community Focus; and Collaborate. The position works in a patient-care environment with electrical equipment. Risks from contagious or noxious elements are minimized by following safety procedures and protocols. The position has no supervisory responsibility. The stated pay range is $23.54–$24.59. The work schedule is Sunday through Saturday, 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.; the listed work shift is Day. The role is located at Rhode Island Hospital, 593 Eddy Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903. Driving is not required, and the position is represented by the International Brotherhood Teamsters.

Requirements

High-school-level knowledge and ability to comprehend technical and medical terminology.
Knowledge of medical terminology and principles of asepsis.
Knowledge of cardiovascular equipment, cardiovascular technology, and anatomy.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide care to patients throughout the lifespan, considering aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
Six months of operating-room experience.

Nice To Haves

Additional direct patient-care experience is preferred.
Anesthesia Technician Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with and maintain organization of inventory in the anesthesia supply room according to established PAR levels and aseptic principles.
Check and clean anesthesia machines, carts, equipment, and supplies, excluding rubber goods.
Assemble peripheral, arterial, and pulmonary artery invasive lines according to policy and procedures while maintaining aseptic technique.
Restock anesthesia machines and carts according to established schedules and PAR levels.
Assist anesthesia personnel and perioperative nurses with preparing and positioning patients for regional anesthesia.
Inspect and disinfect equipment used by the Anesthesia Department throughout the perioperative period, including TEE probes.
Notify biomedical engineering and/or the manufacturer when equipment repairs are required.
Assist anesthesia personnel with setting up and troubleshooting monitoring equipment.
Assist with setting up and operating equipment used to determine blood clotting and hemoglobin (ACT).
Assist with procedures related to auto transfusion, including setting up blood-salvaging devices.
Order anesthesia equipment and supplies as directed.
Perform other related duties as required.