Anesthesia Tech

About the role

As an Anesthesia Tech at MercyOne, you will under the direct supervision of a registered professional nurse providing holistic, compassionate, individualized, and effective patient care by assisting with patient care that is consistent with the Mission of MercyOne, Vision of Patient Care Services, evidence-based standards of care, and established policies and procedures. Under supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Anesthesia Technician provides technical assistance in preparation of the anesthesia station. Has knowledge of recommended practices for cleaning and processing of anesthesia equipment and basic safety requirements of anesthesia equipment and supplies.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 12:00pm – 8:30pm with occasional flex.

Responsibilities

• Under direction of the RN, provides technical assistance in preparation of the anesthesia station, changes ventilators and oxygen/nitrous tanks as necessary.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and medications on anesthesia cart in all operating rooms and C-section room.
• Able to identify all anesthesia supplies both adult and pediatric.
• Demonstrate ability to understand and follow directions.
• Provide physical, emotional, and spiritual care to the patient population with respect to age specific and culturally sensitive needs as described in the department's scope of service.
• Record and report information such as equipment malfunction to Clinical Director or appropriate person.
• Maintain, assemble, and organize equipment needed for a safe secure environment, is aware of safety precautions necessary for use of anesthetic agents.
• Complete routine daily assignments.
• Assist in procedures with anesthesia providers such as block insertion, difficult airway intubations and rapid transfusions.
• Perform additional duties as requested such as transporting patients and obtaining medications, supplies, and medical records from other departments.
• Proficient/resource to other operating room staff on anesthesia equipment including but not limited to gas machines, arterial line blood pressure monitoring, rapid transfusers and the jet ventilator.
• Preparation of IV solutions under the supervision of the anesthetist or registered nurse.
• Demonstrate a caring practice by respecting the rights of an individual or group.
• Demonstrate ability to impact change within your department and with other departments.
• Demonstrate skills as an effective team member.
• Respect the confidentiality of an individual or group, unless obligated to disclose under proper authorization or legal compulsion.
• Maintain a safe environment of care.
• Communicate care effectively: both verbally and written.
• Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique and sterilization.
• Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitor and its functions.
• Available in the operating room to assist the RN with patient care as directed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all types of anesthesia: general, epidural, spinal, local block.
• Assigned hours within your shift, starting time, or days of work are subject to change based on the changing needs of the department and/or the organization.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Previous experience in an operating room, anesthesia or EMT training preferred but not required.

Benefits

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system.