Anesthesiology Technician 2 - Doral, Full Time

University of Miami•Doral, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami Health System at Doral has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Anesthesiology Technician with a hire date of June, 2024. The University of Miami Health System will soon open the second phase to our state-of-the-art facility in Downtown Doral that serves as a western hub for our distinguished regional network of ambulatory services. This 160,000 square foot expansion will continue to bring world-class academic medicine, cutting-edge technology, and innovative treatment options to the rapidly growing Doral community. UHealth at Doral will have services through the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, and the Desai Sethi Urology Institute, as well as specialties such as cardiology, endocrinology, otolaryngology, gastroenterology, dermatology, and more. The expansion will provide residents with innovative, specialized medical services in the heart of their community. Once complete, UHealth at Doral will have 8 operating rooms, 3 endoscopy procedure rooms, 33 cancer treatment bays, over 60 multidisciplinary exam rooms, and supporting ancillary services like imaging, lab, and respiratory therapy. UHealth at Doral will open in September, 2024. The Anesthesia Technician 2 assists 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. Cleans, sterilizes, disinfects, orders, and maintains routine anesthesia equipment and supplies. Maintains anesthesia medications according to facility’s needs. Cleans, organizes, and maintains anesthesia workroom. Prepares and maintains patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems pre, intra, and post anesthesia, while taking into consideration age-specific issues. Performs basic troubleshooting for monitors and equipment and reports defective equipment and malfunctions to appropriate staff. Maintains quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Documents preventative maintenance and preserves quality records. Assists with transport of patients and laboratory specimens and travels between facilities or other treatment locations. Builds and maintains effective working relationships with anesthesia department staff, and works collaboratively with nurse circulators, and surgical, service, and equipment technicians. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the University’s core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Assists anesthesiologist by setting up equipment and preparing medications.
Orders, stocks, tests, and maintains anesthesia supplies, medications, and equipment.
Washes and sterilizes reusable equipment and reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel.
Cleans, sterilizes, disinfects, orders, and maintains routine anesthesia equipment and supplies.
Maintains anesthesia medications according to facility’s needs.
Cleans, organizes, and maintains anesthesia workroom.
Prepares and maintains patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems pre, intra, and post anesthesia, while taking into consideration age-specific issues.
Performs basic troubleshooting for monitors and equipment and reports defective equipment and malfunctions to appropriate staff.
Maintains quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
Documents preventative maintenance and preserves quality records.
Assists with transport of patients and laboratory specimens and travels between facilities or other treatment locations.
Builds and maintains effective working relationships with anesthesia department staff, and works collaboratively with nurse circulators, and surgical, service, and equipment technicians.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.