Anesthesia Technician I-Full Time-variable

Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina – Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Anesthesia Department

About the Role

Maintain anesthesia supplies and equipment in cleaning and working condition. Ensure proper inventory of supplies and location of equipment per physician or CRNA request. Provide aid to anesthesiologists or anesthetists prior to and during anesthetic administration.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect anesthesia carts, machines, equipment, and reusable supplies
• Assist in liaison between physicians, CRNAs, PACU, and operating room staffs
• Assist with office coverage, answering phones, and performing clerical functions
• Prepare medication orders for Pharmacy and restock shelves
• Enter patient charges utilizing BCX system
• Assist with patient transport as needed
• Prepare breathing circuits, IV fluid warmers, and other equipment prior to each case and assist with room turnover between cases
• Perform assigned maintenance checks on anesthesia machines, analyzers, and other equipment per schedule
• Communicate with Clinical Engineering regarding need for and scheduling of repair of anesthesia equipment
• Assist in maintenance of equipment files/records by providing documents and information to the Patient Care Manager regarding service visits
• Set up IV lines, oximetric catheters, special solutions, and transducers for pressure monitoring prior to case, as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1 year CSS or nursing assistant experience preferred
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
• Preference for routine organized activities, which deal with objects to be cleaned, stored, and maintained
• Ability to work under close supervision and among several other staff levels

Physical Requirements

• Ability to cover "call" and 1st and 2nd shift coverage
• Minimal direct contact with patients
• Majority of interactions (patients and guests) are with adults
• Works inside, walking and standing most of the day
• Ability to reach, lift, and carry supplies and equipment
• Manual dexterity and motor coordination required
• Near visual acuity
• May be subject to skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material