Anesthesia Assistant

About the role

Our Promise To You Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Location: 601 E Rollins St, Orlando, FL 32803

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patient assessment pre-operatively by interviewing and examining the patient: assesses data and selects appropriate anesthetic.
• Formulates a patient specific plan for anesthesia care in collaboration with the MD.
• Administers anesthetics in accordance with scientifically sound processes and protocols of practice.
• Effectively and efficiently provides individualized safe anesthesia of the highest quality.
• Implements, monitors and adjusts based on patient’s physiological condition.
• Monitors, interprets and evaluates information derived from monitors intraoperatively on the patient of any age group and ASA status I-V and E classifications.
• Performs medical non-surgical procedures, i.e. IV insertion, intubation, hemodynamic and electrolyte balance, airway management in routine and acute medical situations.
• Monitors the patient’s immediate post-operative care and performs post anesthesia evaluations of the patient.
• Post-operative pain management modalities are implemented.
• Medication, fluid and ventilator support are selected to facilitate recovery from anesthesia.
• Prepares drugs: maintains anesthesia equipment to keep in safe operating condition.
• Maintains accounting of controlled substances.
• Provides timely, accurate and complete documentation of the peri-anesthesia care of the patient.
• Utilizes resources and supplies effectively and provides accurate documentation of resources utilized and charges.
• Helps maintain inventory of anesthesia supplies.
• Assists with positioning and transport of patient to the next level of care and provides accurate report to the next caregiver and team, which assures continuity of care and patient safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Computer proficiency. [Required]
• Excellent communication and organizational skills. [Required]

Education

Master’s [Required]

Field of Study

Science