Anesthesia Tech 1

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Anesthesia

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 2

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (12:30:00 PM - 9:00:00 PM)

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Pay Range: $17.63 - $27.77 per hour
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Summary:
Anesthesiology Technologists are responsible for processing of reusable equipment for the cleaning and disinfection to manufacturer specification. They serve as an aid to the anesthesia providers during emergencies and ensure that all inventory/airway emergency supplies are stocked to the quantity and as outlined by policy. Anesthesiology Technologists exemplify the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and act in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or an equivalent combination of relevant education and training.

Responsibilities:
1. Must be knowledgeable of the JACHO and IDPH regulations as it applies to Anesthesia.
2. Immediately respond to emergency requests from anesthesia staff for additional supplies/equipment as required.
3. Must be knowledgeable of terminology of anesthesia supplies and procedures.
4. Assist in the preparation of the anesthesia site for all cases/procedures requiring anesthesia.
5. Responsible for cleanliness and disinfecting the equipment in the anesthesia administration sites including but not limited to the Pxyis, and C-cart and all reusable equipment.
6. Be familiar with the Medical Centers Safety Policies & Procedures.
7. Assists in the training/orientation of new hire employees.
8. Assist in recovering of equipment.
9. Be certified in the use of the EVOTEK.
10. Be responsible for the cleanliness of all airway equipment per hospital policy (i.e. Glidescopes, fiberoptic intubating scopes, etc).
11. Maintain Anesthesia sites with the same specificity as the operating room suites which include the following areas but not limited to: PICU, Endoscopy, MRI, Interventional Radiology, IVF, OB and adjacent labor delivery rooms.
12. Maintain inventory supplies in the prep recovery area in 5 atrium.
13. Check all Anesthesia sites/inventory daily for outdated stock.
14. Responsible for stocking OB, labor delivery rooms, Epidural bay room, and other supply sites.
15. Responsible for assembling central line/ A-line kits in accordance with the agreed protocol.
16. Set-up in preparation in the cardiac and neuro anesthesia sites.
17. Check code bags for used/outdated equipment/ supplies and maintain inventory according to protocol.
18. Remove and replace all used single patient care items immediately after each procedure/case.
19. Assist in the turnover of cases, but not limited to: disposal of all single use items, replacement of the anesthesia circuit, suction canister and tubing, yankauer, ECG leads. Wiping down anesthesia machine and Pyxis cart.
20. Monitor inventory supply/equipment levels throughout the day.

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