Surgical Anesthesia Associate 8am-4pm

JOB SUMMARY

The anesthesia technician serves as an integral member of the perioperative team. They will assists the licensed anesthesia providers in various settings, performing duties under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia provider and /or Registered Nurse. This position provides support for surgical/procedural cases by assisting in the preparation and maintenance of patient equipment and anesthesia delivery systems before, during and after anesthesia. The anesthesia tech performs first level maintenance on anesthesia equipment. Cleans, disinfects, sends for sterilization, stocks, orders and maintains the routine anesthesia equipment and supplies. The position performs in an unlicensed but trained capacity and completes technical duties as they pertain to anesthesia support.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

EXPERIENCE

1+ year of experience in Surgical or Perioperative Services (Required)

CERTIFICATIONS/LISCENSES

Basic Life Support (BLS) obtain from American Heart Association (Required)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

SURGICAL ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATE DUTIES:

Completes beginning of, end of case and/or between case turn over in an efficient manner. Cleans and maintains equipment (anesthesia machine, monitoring devices, transport monitors, cell salvage equipment, blood warmers/infusion pumps, central line cart, etc.) Operates blood gas analyzer according to manufacturer recommendation and guidelines. Calibrates and maintains the point-of-care testing equipment. Processes blood samples for arterial blood gas studies and clotting times. Documents the data and completes the quality assurance measures. Assists with difficult intubations, providing necessary cart, equipment and support. Assists with invasive line preparation and monitoring. Anticipates the needs for additional equipment, supplies and/or instruments by assessing specific patient and anesthesiologist needs, utilizing critical thinking skills. Assists as needed with the pre-op transportation of the patient and initial positioning on the OR table and securing the safety strap. Ensures availability of oxygen and transport monitors. Rotates, stores, and orders supplies for efficient operation of department. Retrieves needed blood and blood products from the blood bank. Correctly handles and ensures appropriate labeling of blood specimens prior to transport to the lab. Assist with anesthesia set-up in all areas anesthesia provides care. (i.e. ENDO, L&D, EP lab, MRI, CT, etc.) Make sure all of the appropriate equipment is in the surgical suite prior to the patient coming to the start of the procedure.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines. Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization. Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures. Maintains current Knowledge in present areas of responsibility to include any specialty certification requirements (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs). Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time. Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills. Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.