Anesthesia Tech 2-26320

Responsibilities

• Immediately respond to emergency requests from anesthesia staff for additional supplies/equipment as required.
• Assist in the preparation of the anesthesia site for all cases/procedures requiring anesthesia.
• Be familiar with the Medical Centers Safety Policies & Procedures.
• Assists in the training/orientation of new employees.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to entry-level anesthesia technicians, including training and assisting in their development.
• Assist in recovering equipment.
• Be certified in the use of the EVOTEK.
• Be responsible for the cleanliness of all airway equipment per hospital policy (i.e. Glidescopes, fiberoptic intubating scopes, etc).
• Maintain Anesthesia sites with the same specificity as the operating room suites which include the following areas but not limited to: PICU, Endoscopy, MRI, Interventional Radiology, IVF, OB and adjacent labor delivery rooms.
• Check all Anesthesia sites/inventory daily for outdated stock.
• Responsible for stocking OB, labor delivery rooms, Epidural bay room, and other supply sites.
• Responsible for assembling central line/ A-line kits in accordance with the agreed protocol.
• Set-up in preparation in the cardiac and neuro anesthesia sites.
• Check code bags for used/outdated equipment/ supplies and maintain inventory according to protocol.
• Remove and replace all used single patient care items immediately after each procedure/case.
• Absorb and dispose of all single use items, replace the anesthesia circuit, suction canister and tubing, yankauer, ECG leads.
• Wipe down anesthesia machine and Pyxis cart.
• Maintain inventory supply/equipment levels throughout the day.
• Must be knowledgeable and be able to provide Airway set-ups, gas machine testing and troubleshooting, patient monitor set-ups and emergency airway assistance.
• Prepares, disinfects, and troubleshoots all anesthesia-related equipment and supplies for anesthetic procedures.
• This includes but is not limited to the following: Anesthesia Machines (e.g. Draeger, Draeger Apollo, etc.).
• Troubleshoot and repair anesthesia equipment malfunctions in collaboration with the biomedical engineering team or external vendors.
• Participate in quality assurance and safety audits related to anesthesia equipment.

Qualifications

• Must maintain BLS certification.
• ACLS/PALS preferred.
• Five years or more experience in Anesthesia Services.
• Demonstrate skills as a Lead Tech as to teach and lead junior techs.
• Associate’s degree in Anesthesia Technology preferred.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or an equivalent combination of relevant education and training.