Anesthesia Technician, Medical Center East, OR, 6a-2:30p

Job Title

Anesthesia Technician

Job Description

Position Summary and Purpose The employee assists the anesthesia provider in the acquisition, preparation, and application of the anesthesia equipment and supplies required for the safe administration of anesthesia. They participate in safe, efficient and cost-effective anesthesia care. The employee provides support in anesthesia for routine and complex surgical and non-surgical cases by assisting in the preparation and maintenance of patient monitoring devices, anesthesia delivery systems, medicines, and supplies before, during, and after anesthesia cases. The employee may perform certain complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, at the direction of the anesthesia staff. The employee maintains inventory of supplies in rooms, cleans and stocks rooms after surgeries, and verifies drugs and supplies are not outdated. The employee may set-up drips, A-Lines and Central Lines. This employee uses sterile techniques to gown and glove, set up lines and assist the anesthesia provider with placement of lines in patient. The employee helps position the patient for surgery, assists provider with intubation and assists provider with extuation. The employee helps the provider transport patient to recovery.

Essential Functions:

• Directs ordering anesthesia supplies and prepares anesthesia equipment and supplies for the operating rooms
• Assists in maintaining equipment in proper working order, cleans and returns cleaned equipment to its proper place and stocks surgical rooms
• Assists anesthesia provider and promptly responds to page for anesthesia turnover between cases
• Responds to alarm systems to assist with trouble shooting of equipment
• Assists with patient pick up and blood product pick-up and runs ABG's / blood glucose under the direction of an anesthesia provider

Other Functions:

• Keeps anesthesia work room neat and orderly
• Checks other areas, including the Post-anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Advanced Care Unit (ACU), Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) for monitoring devices for patient transfer and returns them to surgery unit
• Applies aseptic technique and knowledge in the spiking of IVs & A-lines or other invasive lines
• Correctly labels/dates and applies initials to pre-set lines
• Efficiently cleans and utilizes anesthesia instruments and equipment
• Performs or assists with the emergency procedure for Malignant Hyperthermia, as necessary
• Assists with Vendor trials, work orders, and equipment quotes
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Education:

• High school diploma or GED/equivalent (required)
• College experience/courses in Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology (preferred)

Experience:

• Prior experience as an anesthesia technician or in a patient-care role (preferred)
• Knowledge of pharmacology (preferred)

Certification:

• Basic Life Saving (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
• Certification by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologist (ASAT) (preferred)

Job Competency: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role:

• Knowledge of the emergency procedure for malignant hyperthermia
• Knowledge of anesthesia equipment
• Knowledge of troubleshooting low and high pressure in anesthesia machines
• Understanding of sterile technique
• Must possess organizational skills which are essential for stocking of anesthesia carts and setting up lines
• Must have strong relationship building skills and the ability to make and use connections throughout UofL Health to complete projects and maintain strong partnerships with other departments
• Must have strong initiative and be able to gather and analyze information skillfully and be able to brainstorm alternative resources and directions
• Must be able to break down complex tasks into manageable parts in a systematic, detailed way and considers input from several sources
• Must be detail orientation in gathering relevant data while attending to essential details; checks work for accuracy and quality
• Must be able to problem-solve by identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner, as well as develop alternative solutions when needed
• Must have great flexibility and the ability to continually look for ways to make appropriate adjustments and changes rather than identifying why things cannot be accomplished in order to meet to the changing needs of UofL Health and the Patient Experience Department

Language Ability:

• Adequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction from management, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with patients and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines, and organizational policies.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to logically troubleshoot an issue to resolution
• Must have ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Must have the ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deliver successful results
• Ability to identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; determines course of action; develops appropriate solution

Computer Skills:

• Must be comfortable working with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint if necessary
• Must have the ability to learn and use the electronic documentation system appropriately
• Must have the capacity to learn other relevant systems and databases, as needed

Additional Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community

UofL Health Core Expectation: At UofL Health, we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty, integrity and compassion and demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by:

• Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit
• Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve
• Working together as a team to achieve our goals
• Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback
• Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve
• Using our resources wisely
• Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health