ANESTHESIA AIDE

This Anesthesia Aide provides a variety of department stocking and cleaning activities, along with direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction of a licensed Anesthesia Provider. The individual demonstrates excellent customer service performance, ensuring their attitude and actions align with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of Covenant HealthCare and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the routine cleaning and basic care of Anesthesia equipment.
• Maintains, stocks, and cleans the Anesthesia workroom.
• Maintains, stocks, and cleans the various Anesthesia carts.
• Changes over equipment, carts, and supplies in the operating room suites between cases.
• Provides or obtains supplies or equipment as needed during procedures.
• Provides assistance as appropriate to the Anesthesia Providers in the clinical area.
• Assists in entering patient charges in the computer system.
• Participates in Quality Assurance and Improved Patient Outcome activities as appropriate.
• Adheres to department policies, procedures, and structure standards.
• Attends equipment in-services and other educational sessions as necessary.
• Performs other department-related duties as required.
• Demonstrates appropriate interpersonal skills in dealing with patients, families, and co-workers.
• Maintains confidentiality and HIPAA regulations in relation to patients, families, and the organization.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent (Required).
• BLS Heartsaver certification (Required).
• Post-high school science, mechanical, or electrical courses (Preferred).
• Completion of the certification ASATT exam when eligible is strongly desired.
• Successful completion of a nurse aide program or similar/related hospital experience (Preferred).
• Work experience within the Operating Room or Anesthesia Department (Preferred).

Skills

• Understanding and ability to use sterile technique.
• Computer skills related to patient charge entry.
• Understanding of basic mechanical and electronic concepts to facilitate care of Anesthesia equipment (Preferred).

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

• Ability to maintain punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Constant lifting up to 10 lbs.
• Constant standing, walking, carrying, reaching, handling, talking, hearing, near vision, depth perception, visual accommodation, color vision, and field of vision.
• Frequent lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, twisting, feeling, midrange vision, and far vision.
• Occasional climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, squatting, crawling, tasting, and smelling.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plans with employer match.
• Paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Employee wellness programs and mental health support.
• Tuition reimbursement, university discounts, and professional development opportunities.