Operating Room Anesthesia Technician - 24 hour evening shift
About The Position
Beverly Hospital (BH), located in Beverly Massachusetts is part of the Beth Israel Lahey Health System. Beverly Hospital is a community hospital and consists of 10 operating rooms at the main campus and 4 operating rooms at the Lahey Outpatient Surgery Center located in Danvers, MA. BH provides a wide range of specialties including; orthopedics, GYN, general, vascular, spine, pediatrics, cysto, and ENT. The Operating Room and Anesthesia Technician works as an integral part of the healthcare team, responsible for maintaining a safe environment in which quality patient care is delivered. The technician will work in conjunction with Anesthesiology, Nursing, and Surgery and provide necessary support in the Operating Room. This support includes, but not limited to, room setup and turnover, patient transport, specimen transport, stocking, patient positioning, and limb support during surgical prep. Additionally, he/she will assist in the OR with the intubation and extubation process and may be asked to participate in the evaluation of new anesthesia products, equipment and/or supplies. Prioritization of patient care tasks at hand and communication with health care team members is an important factor in performing the duties of this role. Other duties include the handling of infectious waste, sharps, and maintaining order and cleanliness in the restricted areas.
Requirements
- Prioritization of patient care tasks
- Communication with health care team members
Responsibilities
- Cleans and maintains all anesthesia & operating room equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Demonstrates proper use of equipment and supplies according to established procedures.
- Collaborate with materials management to ensure adequate and appropriate anesthesia and operating room supplies are available at all times.
- Responsible for assisting nursing staff in the rooms as needed and directed (i.e. turning, moving anesthetized patients, holding of extremities for surgical prep, gathering of equipment, etc.).
- Room setup and turnover
- Patient transport
- Specimen transport
- Stocking
- Patient positioning
- Limb support during surgical prep
- Assist in the OR with the intubation and extubation process
- Participate in the evaluation of new anesthesia products, equipment and/or supplies.
- Handling of infectious waste, sharps
- Maintaining order and cleanliness in the restricted areas.
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits
- Healthy and balanced life
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
