Anesthesia Aide Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• 1-3 years anesthesia aide/tech experience or experience in a related field Required
• LPN, Paramedic, or EMT license in lieu of experience Required
• Licensed Practical Nurse If a LPN, Florida state license Upon Hire Preferred
• Paramedic Licensed If a Paramedic, Florida state license Upon Hire Preferred
• Emergency Medical Technician Licensed If an EMT, Florida state license Upon Hire Preferred
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
• Must be able to return to the hospital/facility within 30 minutes of a Callback.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to wear equipment such as safety glasses, gowns, etc.
• Knowledge of OR case systems, patient related supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Anticipates and resolves supply related problems.

Responsibilities

• Assists with technical aspects of getting patients ready for general or regional anesthesia.
• Assists anesthesia clinicians with intravenous and intra-arterial and other monitoring catheters.
• Coordinates activities for maintaining anesthesia equipment.
• Assists in maintaining equipment repair logs and develops an equipment database.
• Verifies functioning and proper layout of equipment and disposable products.
• Assists and verified functioning and proper layout of equipment and disposable of products for regional blocks.
• Maintains regional anesthesia log book.
• Disposal of used supplies after a procedure.
• Cleans and sterilizes all anesthesia equipment.
• Assists with regional anesthesia; blocks, epidurals, etc.
• Be available as an extra pair of hands during induction and emergence of anesthesia.
• Transports medications, blood products, and equipment as needed.
• Orders, stocks, and sets up anesthesia equipment in all ORs on a daily basis and between each case.
• Interfaces with other disciplines, such as anesthesia repair contractors, OR and OB staffs, CRNA’s, and anesthesiologists.