Anesthesia Technician PRN

About the Role

This position assists anesthesia providers in delivering quality patient care by ensuring the availability of necessary supplies and equipment required for the safe administration of anesthesia. The role complies with the guidelines of the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT).

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient preparation for anesthesia by attaching electrodes, lines, analyzers, etc.
• Assists with the placement of invasive monitoring devices, IV insertion, intubation, patient positioning, etc.
• Remains alert to issues of patient privacy, patient conditions, and safety.
• Ensures appropriate set-up of pediatric and adult heart cases, liver & kidney transplants, etc.
• Assists with the identification of equipment problems before, during, and after use.
• Assesses urgency and severity of equipment problems and implements appropriate corrective measures, including immediate repair or replacement.
• Moves equipment to and/or from an operative suite in a manner that recognizes the patient’s conscious status and the value of the equipment and environment.
• Cleans and restocks the anesthesia carts, operating/procedural rooms, anesthesia machine drawers, etc., to ensure adequate par levels of items are maintained.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction, adapting explanations of services or procedures, requesting permissions, and communication style.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance.
• Other related duties as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (required).
• Some college coursework in Anatomy and Physiology, Basic Science, or Medical Education (preferred).
• 1 year of anesthesia or operating room experience with documentation of job-related training (preferred).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (preferred).

Skills

• Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Basic analytical skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, reach, and grab with arms and hands; manual dexterity.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g., 24/7, weekend, on-call availability).
• Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid, and tissue.
• Works in a patient care area, directly with patients, and/or with specimens that could contain diseases, posing an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.
• May be exposed to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning, and/or disposal of contaminated waste.