Anesthesia Tech 2

Anesthesia Technician 2

The Anesthesia Technician 2 assists Anesthesiologists with procedures before, during, and after anesthesia. Prepares, calibrates, and checks equipment before procedures. Cleans anesthesia equipment and work area. Stocks anesthesia supplies in Operating Rooms and areas like the GI Lab and Radiology.

Essential Functions of the Role:

• Arranges drugs and sets up the instrument table with supplies for anesthesia procedures in Operating Rooms and satellite areas.
• Ensures anesthesia cart and supply cabinets contain adequate supplies for procedures.
• Helps Anesthesiologist with procedure by passing supplies, instruments, and lines.
• Cleans tables, equipment, and work area in Operating Rooms on completion of each case as assigned.
• Answers intercom to respond to supply and drug requests from Nurse Anesthetists, Anesthesiologists, and Surgical Teams. Retrieves supplies and drugs from Pharmacists and other supply areas and delivers them to Operating Rooms.
• Washes, dries, and prepares for sterilization all non-disposable anesthesia equipment such as laryngoscope, blades, oxygen masks, and humidifiers.
• Checks equipment to ensure working order and report any issues to Biomedical Engineering.

Key Success Factors:

• General knowledge of anesthesiology standards and practices, modalities, therapies, terminology, medications and equipment.
• Skill in preparing operating room for required purposes.
• Ability to react calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to clean and perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly; both through speech and in writing.
• Relational skills required to interact effectively with patients and staff.
• Must be able to read, write and follow instructions and flow chart protocols.
• Basic computer skills, including but not limited to: data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, hand held scanning and email.

Belonging Statement:

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications:

• Education - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• Experience - 1 Year of Experience

Certification/License/Registration:

• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days.

Baylor University Medical Center