Anesthesia Technician Chief / SEIU - E I AGH

Essential Responsibilities

• Operates blood gas machines and performs blood gas analysis.
• Affirms proper identification and labeling of patient samples.
• Records results on appropriate forms and returns the results promptly to the correct OR.
• Ensures supplies, equipment, and drugs are readily available for each anesthetic procedure.
• Inventories and restocks anesthesia supply levels in the Operating Suite, Obstetrical Suite, Off-Site Facilities and/or Ambulatory Surgery Center.
• Inventories and restocks Anesthesia Workroom as needed to ensure that the appropriate amount and type of supplies and drugs are readily available.
• Identifies premixed pharmaceutical solutions.
• Aids with the set-up of infusion pumps when needed.
• Sets and adjusts par levels of supplies in collaboration with the Chief CRNA.
• Orders supplies from vendors in collaboration with the Chief CRNA.
• Prepares contaminated equipment for sterilization.
• Properly disposes of contaminated materials and equipment utilizing appropriate personal protection devices (i.e. gloves, gowns, eye protection) when necessary.
• Keeps Anesthesia Workroom neat and organized.
• Returns equipment and supplies to the appropriate location for storage following use.
• Sets aside anesthesia techs and aides to clean and organize the anesthesia workroom and operating room storage areas (i.e. storage cabinets, pediatric closet).
• Directs the activities of the Anesthesia Techs and Anesthesia Aides in facilitating the operation of the Anesthesia Workroom.
• Develops the daily work assignments.
• Aids the Chief CRNA with the approval of the vacation and holiday schedule.
• Communicates employee issues to the Chief CRNA.
• Provides input to the Chief CRNA regarding performance of the anesthesia techs and aides.
• Aids clinical staff in preparation for delivery of anesthesia care.
• Locates and delivers equipment, supplies, monitoring devices or other items as requested.
• Aids with the turnover of rooms by changing breathing circuits, masks, monitoring lines and filters; cleaning laryngoscope blades; and inspecting and replacing suction tubing between cases.
• Prepares transducer set up for procedures requiring invasive monitors.
• Prepares anesthesia areas within individual Operating Rooms by assembling appropriate anesthesia equipment and supplies for the first case of the following day.
• Aids with anesthesia set up in the GI Lab, BMT/ECT Suite, Radiology Department and other off-site facilities.
• Coordinates, schedules, teaches and evaluates Anesthesia Technician students.
• Provides data entry for various staffing tools and hospital initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum Graduate of an accredited Anesthesia Tech school or program
• ASATT Certified (Cer.A.T.) or Certified Anesthesia Technologist (Cer.A.T.T.)
• 5 years of experience as an Anesthesia Technician
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Prior Anesthesia Technician leadership experience preferred