Supply Anesthesia Technician (EVENINGS)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate competency and aseptic technique while handling the unit’s stock, equipment, and supplies; always return supplies to their correct location after use and ensure that they are in proper working order, reporting any malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate personnel
• Maintain all stocked supply levels, and reorder them as needed
• Maintain a log containing the refrigerator temperature
• Maintain the Operating Room area in order, restocking supplies when necessary
• Check all drugs for expiration dates on a monthly basis in the anesthesia machine, anesthesia workroom, refrigerator, Labor and Delivery, and all related anesthesia carts (epidural, airway, etc.)
• Rotate stock to ensure timely use of medications prior to the expiration date
• Order necessary supplies on a daily basis
• Adhere to all infection control and safety standards by adhering to the proper isolation techniques, using good hand washing and aseptic techniques, thoroughly cleaning all equipment (Bair Huggers, infusion pumps, fluid warmers, etc.) prior to returning them to storage and in between each patient use, and performing weekly cleanings of all anesthesia-related equipment
• Utilize the proper chemical disinfection techniques, including cleaning and disinfecting all laryngoscopes and accessories
• Serve as a resource and role model to others in maintaining aseptic technique and infection control by seeking out areas needing attention and performing the necessary cleaning through own initiative on a routine basis
• Restock all pharmacy supplies and drugs, and ensure stock par levels are consistently maintained

Education and Experience

• Minimum Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience as an Anesthesia Assistant and/or Technician is preferred; applicants must be able to learn the equipment used in Anesthetic practice