Allied Health - Anesthesia Tech

Anesthesia TechnicianAssist in the care of patients undergoing anesthesia. Prepare anesthesia equipment prior to the patient's arrival. Place anesthesia monitors and ensure the cleanliness of anesthesia equipment. Ensure availability of specialized anesthesia equipment and supplies. Set up medications and supplies where applicable. Continuously communicate with anesthesiologists, residents, CRNAs, and anesthesia technologists. Assist clinicians with difficult intubations and the placement of central line catheters. Operate the cell-saver machine and keep track of lab reports. Participate in advanced surgical cases including cardiac, liver transplant, vascular, thoracic, and trauma. Work directly with the faculty Division Chief of designated specialty. Provide on-call coverage as needed. Ensure that anesthesia equipment is in good working order and preventive maintenance is completed. Set up and operate sophisticated equipment while performing advanced troubleshooting. Serve as the key resource person in using and maintaining specialized equipment. Assist in the development and implementation of in-service training programs. Train staff in the roles and responsibilities of an anesthesia technologist. Perform anesthesia equipment setup and troubleshooting. Test infusion pumps, nerve stimulators, defibrillators, and transport monitors. Calibrate anesthesia machines and attach fiber optic bronchoscopes to the video monitor. Set up rooms between cases and carts throughout the day. Provide full service setup at the end of the day. Work with other units to ensure the availability of specialized anesthesia equipment. Perform setup and support of ectopic procedures for anesthesia care. Provide backup to the shift supervisor in their absence. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or operations manager.