Anesthesia Technician, Jewish Hospital, OR, 6a-4:30p

Address: 200 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY 40202

Shift: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM

About UofL Health

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

About the Role

The employee assists the anesthesia provider in the acquisition, preparation, and application of the anesthesia equipment and supplies required for the safe administration of anesthesia. They participate in safe, efficient and cost-effective anesthesia care. The employee provides support in anesthesia for routine and complex surgical and non-surgical cases by assisting in the preparation and maintenance of patient monitoring devices, anesthesia delivery systems, medicines, and supplies before, during, and after anesthesia cases. The employee may perform certain complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures at the direction of the anesthesia staff.

Responsibilities

• Directs ordering anesthesia supplies and prepares anesthesia equipment and supplies for the operating rooms
• Assists in maintaining equipment in proper working order, cleans and returns cleaned equipment to its proper place, and stocks surgical rooms
• Assists anesthesia provider and promptly responds to page for anesthesia turnover between cases
• Responds to alarm systems to assist with troubleshooting of equipment
• Assists with patient pick-up, blood product pick-up, and runs ABG’s/blood glucose under the direction of an anesthesia provider
• Keeps anesthesia work room neat and orderly
• Checks other areas, including the Post-anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Advanced Care Unit (ACU), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) for monitoring devices for patient transfer and returns them to surgery unit
• Applies aseptic technique and knowledge in the spiking of IVs & A-lines or other invasive lines
• Correctly labels/dates and applies initials to pre-set lines
• Efficiently cleans and utilizes anesthesia instruments and equipment
• Performs or assists with the emergency procedure for Malignant Hyperthermia, as necessary
• Assists with Vendor trials, work orders, and equipment quotes
• Helps position the patient for surgery, assists provider with intubation and extubation
• Helps the provider transport patient to recovery
• Maintains inventory of supplies in rooms, cleans and stocks rooms after surgeries, and verifies drugs and supplies are not outdated
• May set-up drips, A-Lines, and Central Lines
• Uses sterile techniques to gown and glove, set up lines, and assist the anesthesia provider with placement of lines in patient
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED/equivalent (required)
• College experience/courses in Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology (preferred)
• Prior experience as an anesthesia technician or in a patient-care role (preferred)
• Knowledge of pharmacology (preferred)
• Basic Life Saving (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
• Certification by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologist (ASAT) (preferred)

Skills

• Knowledge of the emergency procedure for malignant hyperthermia
• Knowledge of anesthesia equipment
• Knowledge of troubleshooting low and high pressure in anesthesia machines
• Understanding of sterile technique
• Organizational skills essential for stocking anesthesia carts and setting up lines
• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to make and use connections throughout UofL Health
• Strong initiative and ability to gather and analyze information skillfully
• Ability to break down complex tasks into manageable parts and consider input from several sources
• Detail orientation in gathering relevant data and checking work for accuracy and quality
• Problem-solving skills to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Flexibility and ability to make appropriate adjustments to meet changing needs
• Adequate conversational English to take direction, communicate with patients and co-workers, and follow safety guidelines
• Ability to logically troubleshoot issues to resolution
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and deliver successful results
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to learn and use electronic documentation systems and other relevant databases

Additional Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values, and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
• Adheres to organizational and department-specific safety standards and guidelines
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff, and the broader health care community

Core Expectations

At UofL Health, we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty, integrity, and compassion and demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by:

• Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit
• Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve
• Working together as a team to achieve our goals
• Improving continuously by listening and asking for and responding to feedback
• Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve
• Using our resources wisely
• Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health