Anesthesia Technician/Orderly

Skills Anesthesia support Operating room maintenance Patient transport Aseptic technique Medical terminology Equipment sterilization Invasive lines assistance Intubation support Infection control Patient positioning Supply management Basic Life Support Troubleshooting anesthesia equipment Hazardous waste management Clinical documentation Responsibilities Provides Anesthesia and Orderly duties in the OR areas.Supervisor: Director of NursingDuties Include but are not limited to:The Anesthesia Technician will facilitate a smooth transition between surgical procedures and provide nursing support as directed in the OR and PACU and assist the nursing staff in the maintenance of a clean environment.Maintain cleanliness in equipment room and treatment rooms to include; cleaning and emptying Neptune and suction containers between cases, clean OR rooms between cases as directed by nursing staff, clean equipment and positioning-aids after surgery and return to equipment roomAssist as follows; with patient transport and lifting as required, in patient positioning prior to surgery, nurses with pre-surgery prep procedures and holding extremities, Ortho-Tech with holding extremities for casting and splints, physicians and nurses with pre-surgery draping and tourniquetMake up OR table at the start of each day and between casesEnvironmental cleaning in the OR, between cases and terminal cleaning at the end of the day according to sanitation policySet up OR table with different equipment and positioning aids (Beach-Chair/Wilson Frame/Fracture Table)Manage hazardous wastePrepare Biohazard waste for pick-up and keep room cleanRemove soiled linen from the ORRemove garbage from the OR to place in outside dumpster as neededMaintain stock of unsterile supplies¬Stock blanket warmers in OR and PACUMaintain stock of unsterile gloves, trash bags, disinfectant wipes, and unsterile towelsDistribute linen to required locations in the ORMaintain sterile field when assisting in the ORAssist in sterile processing room by folding towels and other duties as directed by sterile processing techLog monthly QA’s regarding humidity and temperature in OR rooms as well as graft freezerAssists the anesthesia care provider with Intubation/Extubating, blocks, invasive lines and Peripheral IVsDemonstrates detailed technical knowledge and troubleshooting ability for anesthesia delivery system, scavenger system, gas analyzer, EKG and pulse oximeters and rapid infusion devicesPrepares and assembles the necessary equipment of intravenous/invasive lines as requestedRecognizes and adheres to aseptic techniques and universal precautions in all clinical activitiesOther duties as needed and directed by Supervisor or OR Supervising Nurse. Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Must have current Basic Life Support certification (BLS).Prior experience in a surgical environment preferred. Must be familiar with medical terminology. Previous operating and anesthesia assistant experience preferred. Previous experience in maintenance of anesthesia supplies and equipment. Knowledge of sterile technique and invasive lines preferred.Clinical knowledge in a medical specialization and knowledge of patient care. Extensive dexterity skills needed for patient treatment. Communication and organizational skills.Ability to respond with flexibility to changing workload. Ability to work well with physicians, providers, employees, patients, and other members.Other duties as assigned as necessary and may vary at times, as needed, by the Director of Nursing or appropriate nursing staff.Requires prolonged standing, stretching, and bending and lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. may be required. Fast-paced work environment.Bloodborne Pathogen ClassificationCategory I – Occupational exposure#ASC5 #J-18808-Ljbffr Y-Axis