Anesthesia Tech, PRN - Monroe Carrell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt

Job Summary Contributes to the Anesthesiology department by preparing the Operating Rooms with equipment and supplies to support the daily workload with occasional guidance; assists anesthetists and anesthesiologists, patients and co-workers; tracks and maintains equipment, specialty carts, trays and inventory and participates in the advancement training program. Position Shift PRN Days, 6a-2:30p Key Responsibilities Conducts FDA anesthesia machine check. Prepares general, MAC, or regional cases. Consults operating room schedule to determine equipment needs for procedures and prepares operating room for indicated procedure to include setting up and calibrating monitoring equipment. Assists licensed anesthesia care provider in clinical settings outside the operating rooms, included but not limited to: interventional and or/diagnostic radiology, Cath Lab, endoscopy, ambulatory surgery suites, and any other areas as needed. Functions as a first line of defense in troubleshooting situations involving machines, monitors, and equipment relative to Anesthesia. Assists Anesthesia Provider during Invasive line placement - arterial, central, PA (knowledge of how to calibrate and troubleshoot). Maintains inventory of emergency carts - trauma and airway. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. Technical Capabilities Anesthesiology/Anesthesia Technical Support (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working as Anesthesia Technical Support. Equipment Maintenance (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience conducting maintenance activities in area of assignments. Medical Terminology & Documentation (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with medical terminology and documentation. Position Qualifications High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience) 6 months of previous or current comparable patient care experience is preferred Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. #J-18808-Ljbffr