Anesthesia Technician - OR

Methodist Health System•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role oversees supply acquisitions, restocking anesthesia carts and areas. The Anesthesia Technician works with the Chief CRNA or Anesthesiologist to ensure competencies for anesthesia techs are current and complete. They are responsible for ensuring anesthesia machines are set-up and calibrated for all anesthesia areas and collaborate with Biomed to ensure equipment is functioning or loaner equipment is available. This position also provides orientation for new techs, manages the work schedule and call schedule of anesthesia techs, and provides in-services for anesthesia techs on new technology, equipment, and supplies. Additionally, the Anesthesia Technician provides input to the Chief CRNA or Anesthesiologist for performance reviews of anesthesia techs.

Requirements

Associate Degree in medically related field, or five years of experience as an Anesthesia Tech
B.S, B.A or Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy
Respiratory Therapist Certification, LVN license, or Anesthesia Technician certification

Responsibilities

Assists surgery and anesthesia departments in risk management activities and complies with safety standards.
Assures terminal cleaning of anesthesia carts and equipment is completed at the end of each day.
Educates anesthesia technicians in the calibrating of anesthesia machines and equipment checks. Holds them accountable for calibrations and equipment checks.
Monitors anesthesia machines, set-ups, and supplies to assure set-ups are complete and supplies available for assigned procedures, rooms, or anesthetizing location.
Orders anesthesia supplies, stocks workroom and assures all anesthesia areas are stocked.
Oversees cleaning and restocking anesthesia carts and equipment after each use.
Removes broken or malfunctioning equipment from service. Works with Biomed department to assure repairs are completed or loaner equipment is available.
Communicates to appropriate personnel.
Responds immediately to overhead pagers and beeper calls.
Trains new anesthesia technicians and monitors performance. Retrains as required.
Provides Chief CRNA or Anesthesiologist input for performance review.