Cert Anesthesia Tech (LJ)

Northwell • New York, NY

3d

About The Position

Responsible for the operations and maintenance of the Anesthesia equipment and
supplies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Currently a Certified Anesthesia Technician by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians (ASATT), required.
• Must successfully complete sites' training program within three (3) month probationary period.
• Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to be well organized and work under high pressure required.

Nice To Haves

• BCLS Certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of the equipment in the department, how to operate and troubleshoot and mechanism for initiating repairs.
• Checks monitoring equipment daily and assists with preparation of such equipment (including change of anesthesia circuit) according to established procedures to ensure optimum patient safety and care.
• Notifies the Bio-Medical Specialist of any equipment needing repairs to ensure patient safety.
• Takes appropriate action for the malfunctioning equipment and used resources if unable to troubleshoot problem.
• May attach ECG cable to IV pole after patient is put on OR table.
• May arrange monitors and cable according to protocole.
• Assists with fiber-optic intubation and/or difficult airway situations;
• Sets-up for cases including preparation of laryngoscope and intubation equipment, IV solution and administration sets, sets up warming devices; assists anesthesiologist with volume infusions as directed during intra-operative volume resuscitations
• Works collaboratively as a team member when providing patient care to promote positive patient outcomes.
• Coordinates activities occurring outside of the unit and accompanies anesthesiologist and/or surgeon, as appropriate.
• Sets-up all pressure transducers and assures proper calibration of the transducers and pressure module, as needed.
• Responds to emergency situations in all anesthetizing locations and sets up appropriate emergency equipment.
• Effectively communicates with all members of the surgical team regarding the need for special equipment and supplies.
• Maintains records of maintenance of equipment as directed.
• Maintains appropriate department statistics, QA monitors, and provides written report to supervisor.
• Follows protocol for all safety and Infection Control practice and monitors environment and equipment to ensure cleaning standards are maintained.
• Aseptically opens sterile supplies based on patient needs and procedure card.
• Follows procedure for decontamination of all instruments used during the procedure.
• Cleans all anesthesia equipment according to Infection Control standards.
• Adheres to safety and Infection Control policies: demonstrates knowledge and skills in waste disposal and standard precautions.
• Stocks supplies necessary for administration of anesthesia.
• Checks all anesthetizing locations between cases to ensure adequate supplies and drugs are immediately available.
• Notifies management regarding supplies, which must be ordered from outside the hospital.
• Orders supplies as needed from the Anesthesia Workroom.
• Ensures that anesthesia machines and carts are clear and well stocked.
• Cleans surfaces of anesthesia machines when anesthesia cases are finished for the day.
• Collects and restocks anesthesia supply carts so that Operating Room and Procedural areas are always ready for use.
• Accesses medication delivery and/or medication areas, as authorized, in the performance of required duties, as needed.
• Performs related duties, as required.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED