Senior Anesthesia Technician

Supports anesthesiologists, anesthesia residents and CRNA’s (Anesthesia Care Team) by preparing and setting up appropriate equipment and supplies for each surgical case in the operating rooms (ORs) and satellite areas. A key requirement for the role is access to medication storage areas. Responsibilities Maintain and organize the anesthesia environment, equipment, supplies, and personnel to facilitate department functions. Set up anesthesia equipment and understand the function and use of each item (e.g., invasive pressure monitoring, IVs, airway equipment). Obtain and stock supplies and equipment as requested by the anesthesia care team; maintain availability of necessary equipment in each OR. Stock adequate par levels of anesthesia supplies in all anesthetizing locations, including travel carts, emergency airway carts, and regional carts. Demonstrate detailed technical knowledge and troubleshooting ability for anesthesia delivery systems (anesthesia machines) and monitoring equipment. Clean anesthesia machines, monitors, and equipment following infection control procedures; dispose of contaminated items according to policy. Maintain equipment inventory to track repairs, loaners, and demos. Know the location of material data sheets (MDS) for hazardous materials. Provide perioperative technical support to the Anesthesia Care Team for safe patient care. Understand The Joint Commission (TJC) accreditation policies and procedures, sentinel events, and other TJC mandates related to anesthesia and patient safety. Make specialized equipment available, assemble, and assist with operation of fiber‑optic equipment, rapid‑infusion devices, blood warmers, patient warming devices, neuromuscular devices, and infusion pumps. Differentiates and anticipates between the types of supplies and equipment needed for specific patient populations (e.g., pediatric, geriatric) and procedures (e.g., difficult airway, regional anesthesia). Perform quality control on equipment (e.g., Glucometer). Assist the anesthesia care team in OR set‑up, including airway equipment, IV solutions, and warming devices. Anticipate need for invasive monitoring per daily OR schedule. Prepare patients for induction by placing non‑invasive monitors and anticipating needs during induction, maintenance, and emergence of anesthesia; assist with patient transport as requested. Assist licensed anesthesia providers with invasive monitor insertion and procedures such as pulmonary artery catheter, central venous access, regional anesthesia, and fiber‑optic intubation; be familiar with the ASA Difficult Airway Algorithm. Demonstrate aseptic technique when setting up and handling items on a sterile field and maintain integrity of the sterile field. Ensure correct patient and specimen identification and adhere to safety procedures, responding competently to emergencies (e.g., cardiac arrest, difficult airway, malignant hyperthermia). Utilize Cisco phones for business calls only and maintain them on campus. Attend shift reports on time and communicate clear sign‑out reports to the oncoming shift. Contribute to a positive working environment, cross‑train, assist colleagues, and provide training and orientation to staff and new personnel. Use Hemobank to obtain blood products for anesthesia. Apply advanced understanding of surgical procedures to anticipate required anesthesia supplies, equipment, lines, airway needs, and set‑up. Improve inventory and cart management through suggested improvements. Improve OR turnover by anticipating set‑up needs and proactive communication for equipment and supplies. Assist peers to expedite transports and improve on‑time first starts and turnover times. Apply infection control knowledge to resolve aseptic technique breaks and set up sterile fields. Provide troubleshooting and equipment coordination for anesthesia equipment; maintain specialized training and continuing education. Complete safety training for clinical items related to PPE, equipment, etc. Provide point‑of‑care (POC) and iStat labs as directed by anesthesia providers. Relate knowledge of anatomy and physiology to OR preparation, understand basic vital signs and lab values. Prioritize and accelerate multi‑tasking skills. Anticipate items/equipment needed during code status and assist anesthesia providers and RN as directed. Educate others on cleaning practices and scope handling. Education and Experience High School Diploma or equivalent (required). CPR certification (required). At least 2 years of clinical healthcare experience as an anesthesia tech (required). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills necessary to work with clinical personnel, resolve problems, and label supplies for inventory. Apply established departmental policies, procedures, behavioral norms, and quality assurance programs, including safety, security, environmental, infection control standards, and National Patient Safety Goals. Establish and maintain courteous and effective relationships with patients, visitors, coworkers, and medical staff while demonstrating sensitivity to patient needs. Deliver service with a Commitment to Excellence philosophy, meeting or exceeding expectations. Demonstrate initiative, diagnose and resolve problems promptly, and perform duties with speed and timeliness. Respond to emergency procedures and situations competently (e.g., cardiac arrest, difficult airway, malignant hyperthermia). Foster an environment conducive to development of others; teach, orient, and serve as a role model to junior staff; be an active team member. Provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served, applying principles of growth and development across the lifespan and assessing age‑specific needs. Ensure patient safety in all job functions and participate in safety initiatives; correct observed risks and report adverse events and near misses. Identify and communicate potential risks in processes, procedures, and devices to responsible parties. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Maryland Medical System