30 hpw Anesthesia Technician

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Plymouth, MN

12d•$19 - $33

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. 30 hpw, 6-hr shifts (1p-7:30p); Monday - Saturday Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities Clean anesthesia machines, monitors, equipment and carts between cases according to established infection control and prevention standards Changes anesthesia circuit, reestablishes clean, safe environment for next surgical patient Knowledge of care, preparation, isolation and cleaning of flexible intubating scopes and glidescopes Functions as a role model and works collaboratively with anesthesia providers to anticipate needs of daily schedule and to ensure an efficient and safe environment Establish and maintain positive working relationships with all members of the healthcare team, both departmentally and interdepartmentally Consistently demonstrate commitment to Core Values and must have exemplary attendance record Manage all inventory par levels and demonstrates proficient computer skills to enter electronic materials management orders daily Ability to demonstrate knowledge relating to the anesthesia procedures in order to effectively anticipate the needs of the anesthesia providers Organize and maintain anesthesia work room to enable all Anesthesia personnel to find items easily Prepare equipment and supplies needed to administer anesthesia. Prepare anesthesia carts in all anesthesia administration areas (OR, OB, Endo, etc.) daily Evaluate and maintain par levels of anesthesia supplies and equipment daily Prepare and deliver IVs hourly to the holding area according to OR schedule Assist with maintaining procedural areas in clean, neat, orderly condition Assist anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists with preparation for induction of general or spinal anesthesia May apply cardiac monitor leads and blood pressure cuff on patients in the O.R. Help transport patients and move or position them for anesthesia or surgery Ensure routine maintenance and daily electrical safety checks on machines Maintain routine specialty carts in readiness at all times (malignant hyperthermia cart, difficult airway and pediatric cart, nerve block cart) Maintain established par levels of anesthesia supplies on specialty carts Prepare supplies and equipment for special lines and procedures Assist with delivery of stat specimens to the lab or pathology Perform errands to other hospital departments within the scope of the anesthesia department Retrieve blood or blood products from the blood bank as directed Assist with disposal of trash and soiled linen appropriately Clean storage cabinets and carts in a timely basis Return equipment to proper storage area when not in use It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required. Experience/Knowledge/Skills Required Possesses organization and planning skills Ability to concentrate and prioritize in distracting environment and during potential life threatening situations Ability to work at a quick pace with minimal supervision Ability to work in a surgical services environment Ability to learn and retain basic technical knowledge of procedures Excellent attendance and punctuality is required Education Required High School diploma or equivalent Knowledge of medical terminology Knowledge of surgical procedures Excellent Computer skills (Materials Management, ORM, email and order entry) Registration/Certification BLS required EMT, C.N.A, M.A. certification/license or equivalent required Anesthesia Certification/Surgical Technologist or Central Sterilization Technician preferred As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.

Requirements

Possesses organization and planning skills
Ability to concentrate and prioritize in distracting environment and during potential life threatening situations
Ability to work at a quick pace with minimal supervision
Ability to work in a surgical services environment
Ability to learn and retain basic technical knowledge of procedures
Excellent attendance and punctuality is required
High School diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of medical terminology
Knowledge of surgical procedures
Excellent Computer skills (Materials Management, ORM, email and order entry)
BLS required
EMT, C.N.A, M.A. certification/license or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

Anesthesia Certification/Surgical Technologist or Central Sterilization Technician preferred

Responsibilities

Clean anesthesia machines, monitors, equipment and carts between cases according to established infection control and prevention standards
Changes anesthesia circuit, reestablishes clean, safe environment for next surgical patient
Knowledge of care, preparation, isolation and cleaning of flexible intubating scopes and glidescopes
Functions as a role model and works collaboratively with anesthesia providers to anticipate needs of daily schedule and to ensure an efficient and safe environment
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with all members of the healthcare team, both departmentally and interdepartmentally
Consistently demonstrate commitment to Core Values and must have exemplary attendance record
Manage all inventory par levels and demonstrates proficient computer skills to enter electronic materials management orders daily
Ability to demonstrate knowledge relating to the anesthesia procedures in order to effectively anticipate the needs of the anesthesia providers
Organize and maintain anesthesia work room to enable all Anesthesia personnel to find items easily
Prepare equipment and supplies needed to administer anesthesia.
Prepare anesthesia carts in all anesthesia administration areas (OR, OB, Endo, etc.) daily
Evaluate and maintain par levels of anesthesia supplies and equipment daily
Prepare and deliver IVs hourly to the holding area according to OR schedule
Assist with maintaining procedural areas in clean, neat, orderly condition
Assist anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists with preparation for induction of general or spinal anesthesia
May apply cardiac monitor leads and blood pressure cuff on patients in the O.R.
Help transport patients and move or position them for anesthesia or surgery
Ensure routine maintenance and daily electrical safety checks on machines
Maintain routine specialty carts in readiness at all times (malignant hyperthermia cart, difficult airway and pediatric cart, nerve block cart)
Maintain established par levels of anesthesia supplies on specialty carts
Prepare supplies and equipment for special lines and procedures
Assist with delivery of stat specimens to the lab or pathology
Perform errands to other hospital departments within the scope of the anesthesia department
Retrieve blood or blood products from the blood bank as directed
Assist with disposal of trash and soiled linen appropriately
Clean storage cabinets and carts in a timely basis
Return equipment to proper storage area when not in use