Anesthesia Tech II New! Anesthesiology | Full-Time | Glendale Quick Apply! Anesthesiology Type:[...]

Shift: Mon-Fri, (Days Vary), Days, 6am-4:30pm Category: Patient Care Svcs(Tech & Asst) Posting #: 1026096 Employee Type: Full-Time Position Summary This position performs a variety of technical support functions related to provision of supplies and equipment for the anesthesiologists in all patient areas to provide for the ongoing maintenance of the area in accordance with all standards and requirements. Position Duties Acts as liaison between anesthesiologists and materials and supplies personnel, recommending and assisting with changes in supplies. Performs a variety of anesthesia technical procedures: Operates blood gas analyzing machine in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and established laboratory guidelines. Assists with invasive line preparation and monitoring during surgical procedures to provide for maintenance of safe patient care and initiates appropriate corrective action for breaks in technique occurrences. Assists to perform room turnovers as part of procedural team to ensure optimal efficiency and availability to meet physician, department, and patient needs. Seeks guidance from appropriate sources for performing or assisting with procedures as needed, based on level of personal expertise. Serves as preceptor and orients students and staff regarding functions, duties, and role of Anesthesia Tech. Performs daily preventative checks and maintenance of all anesthesia machines including, but not limited to, filters, hoses, bellows, and soda lime. Reviews requirements of patient, physician, and procedure idiosyncrasies to assess set up, equipment, and supply needs; communicates with procedural team to provide for thorough preparedness. Re-stocks and supplies and cleans all anesthesia carts and machines to provide for efficient, effective, and safe department operations. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested. Position Qualifications Education Completion of a course of study leading to a high school diploma or equivalent. Required Experience Two years Anesthesia Technician experience. Required Experience working with pediatric population. Preferred Additional Requirements Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Required ASATT certification. Preferred Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential Physical requirement: Climbing – occasionally Physical requirement: Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) – frequently Physical requirement: Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc.) – constantly Physical requirement: Hearing – constantly Physical requirement: Pushing/pulling – frequently Physical requirement: Reaching – frequently Physical requirement: Sitting – occasionally Physical requirement: Standing – constantly Physical requirement: Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling – occasionally Physical requirement: Talking – constantly Physical requirement: Tasting/smelling – occasionally Physical requirement: Walking – constantly Physical requirement: Near Vision – constantly Physical requirement: Far Vision – frequently Physical requirement: Color Discrimination – constantly Physical requirement: Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment – frequently Physical requirement: Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance – occasionally Physical requirement: Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance – occasionally Occupational exposure / risk potential: Inside office environment – applicable Occupational exposure / risk potential: Confined areas – applicable Occupational exposure / risk potential: Extreme noise levels – applicable Occupational exposure / risk potential: Airborne communicable diseases – applicable Occupational exposure / risk potential: Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid – applicable Occupational exposure / risk potential: Fumes or airborne particles – applicable Occupational exposure / risk potential: Hazardous materials exposure – applicable Occupational exposure / risk potential: Radiation exposure – applicable Occupational exposure / risk potential: Toxic or caustic chemicals – applicable #J-18808-Ljbffr Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.