Cert Anesthesia Tech (LJ)

Job Description

Responsible for the operations and maintenance of the Anesthesia equipment and supplies.

Job Responsibility

• * Demonstrates knowledge of the equipment in the department, how to operate and troubleshoot and mechanism for initiating repairs.
  • Checks monitoring equipment daily and assists with preparation of such equipment (including change of anesthesia circuit) according to established procedures to ensure optimum patient safety and care.
  • Notifies the Bio-Medical Specialist of any equipment needing repairs to ensure patient safety.
  • Takes appropriate action for the malfunctioning equipment and used resources if unable to troubleshoot problem.
  • May attach ECG cable to IV pole after patient is put on OR table.
  • May arrange monitors and cable according to protocole.
  • Assists with fiber-optic intubation and/or difficult airway situations;
  • Sets-up for cases including preparation of laryngoscope and intubation equipment, IV solution and administration sets, sets up warming devices; assists anesthesiologist with volume infusions as directed during intra-operative volume resuscitations
• * Works collaboratively as a team member when providing patient care to promote positive patient outcomes.
  • Coordinates activities occurring outside of the unit and accompanies anesthesiologist and/or surgeon, as appropriate.
  • Sets-up all pressure transducers and assures proper calibration of the transducers and pressure module, as needed.
  • Responds to emergency situations in all anesthetizing locations and sets up appropriate emergency equipment.
  • Effectively communicates with all members of the surgical team regarding the need for special equipment and supplies.
• * Maintains quality control and logs.
  • Maintains records of maintenance of equipment as directed.
  • Maintains appropriate department statistics, QA monitors, and provides written report to supervisor.
• * Follows protocol for all safety and Infection Control practice and monitors environment and equipment to ensure cleaning standards are maintained.
  • Aseptically opens sterile supplies based on patient needs and procedure card.
  • Follows procedure for decontamination of all instruments used during the procedure.
  • Cleans all anesthesia equipment according to Infection Control standards.
  • Adheres to safety and Infection Control policies: demonstrates knowledge and skills in waste disposal and standard precautions.
• * Stocks supplies necessary for administration of anesthesia.
  • Checks all anesthetizing locations between cases to ensure adequate supplies and drugs are immediately available.
  • Notifies management regarding supplies, which must be ordered from outside the hospital.
  • Orders supplies as needed from the Anesthesia Workroom.
• * Ensures that anesthesia machines and carts are clear and well stocked.
  • Cleans surfaces of anesthesia machines when anesthesia cases are finished for the day.
  • Collects and restocks anesthesia supply carts so that Operating Room and Procedural areas are always ready for use.
• Accesses medication delivery and/or medication areas, as authorized, in the performance of required duties, as needed.
• Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Currently a Certified Anesthesia Technician by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians (ASATT), required.
• BCLS Certification, preferred.
• Must successfully complete sites' training program within three (3) month probationary period.
• Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to be well organized and work under high pressure required.

*Additional Salary Detail 
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).