Anesthesia Technician, Medical Center East, OR, 9a-5:30p

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.

Responsibilities

• Directs ordering anesthesia supplies and prepares anesthesia equipment and supplies for the operating rooms
• Aids in maintaining equipment in proper working order, cleans and returns cleaned equipment to its proper place and stocks surgical rooms
• Responds to page for anesthesia turnover between cases
• 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 trouble shooting of equipment
• Assists with patient pick up and 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
• 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)

Job Competency

• Knowledge of the emergency procedure for malignant hyperthermia
• Knowledge of anesthesia equipment
• Understanding of sterile technique
• Organizational skills which are essential for stocking of anesthesia carts and setting up lines
• Strong relationship building skills and the ability to make and use connections throughout UofL Health to complete projects and maintain strong partnerships with other departments
• Strong initiative and ability to gather and analyze information skillfully and be able to brainstorm alternative resources and directions
• Ability to break down complex tasks into manageable parts in a systematic, detailed way and considers input from several sources
• Detail orientation in gathering relevant data while attending to essential details; checks work for accuracy and quality
• Ability to problem-solve by identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner, as well as develop alternative solutions when needed
• Great flexibility and the ability to continually look for ways to make appropriate adjustments and changes – rather than identifying why things cannot be accomplished – in order to meet the changing needs of UofL Health and the Patient Experience Department