Anesthesia Technician - CRNA Department - Kings Hwy

Ochsner Health•Shreveport, LA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This job assists anesthesia providers in the delivery of quality patient care by ensuring the availability of necessary supplies and equipment required for the safe administration of anesthesia. This job complies with the guidelines of the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT). To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process
Must have basic analytical skills.
Must have good organizational and time management skills.
Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity.
Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, on call availability).
Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.
The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases.
There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.
Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste.

Nice To Haves

Some college coursework in Anatomy and Physiology, Basic Science or Medical Education
1 year anesthesia or operating room experience with documentation of job related training.
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

Assists with patient preparation for anesthesia by attaching electrodes, lines, analyzers, etc.
Assists with the placement of invasive monitoring devices, IV insertion, intubation, patient positioning, etc.
Remains alert to issues of patient privacy, patient conditions, and safety.
Ensures appropriate set-up of pediatric and adult heart cases, liver & kidney transplants, etc.
Assists with the identification of equipment problems before, during and after use.
Assesses urgency and severity of equipment problems and implements appropriate corrective measures including immediate repair or replacement.
Moves equipment to and/or from an operative suite in a manner which recognizes the patient’s conscious status and the value of the equipment and environment.
Cleans and restocks the anesthesia carts, operating/procedural rooms, anesthesia machine drawers, etc. to ensure that adequate par levels of items are maintained.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Other related duties as required.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.