Job Description

Responsible for the operations and maintenance of the Anesthesia equipment.

Job Responsibility

• Demonstrates knowledge of the equipment in the department, how to operate and troubleshoot and mechanism for initiating repairs.
• Checks monitoring equipment daily and assists with preparation of such equipment (including change of anesthesia circuit) according to established procedures to ensure optimum patient safety and care.
• Notifies the Bio-Medical Specialist of any equipment needing repairs to ensure patient safety.
• Takes appropriate action for the malfunctioning equipment and used resources if unable to troubleshoot problem.
• May attach ECG cable to IV pole after patient is put on OR table.
• Works collaboratively as a team member when providing patient care to promote positive patient outcomes.
• Coordinates activities occurring outside of the unit and accompanies anesthesiologist and/or surgeon, as appropriate.
• Sets up all pressure transducers and assures proper calibration of the transducers and pressure module, as needed.
• Responds to emergency situations in the O.R. and sets up appropriate emergency equipment.
• Effectively communicates with all members of the surgical team regarding the need for special equipment and supplies.
• Maintains quality control and logs.
• Maintains records of maintenance of equipment as directed.
• Maintains appropriate department statistics, QA monitors, and provides written report to supervisor.
• Follows protocol for all safety and Infection Control practice and monitors environment and equipment to ensure cleaning standards are maintained.
• Aseptically opens sterile supplies based on patient needs and procedure card.
• Follows procedure for decontamination of all instruments used during the procedure.
• Cleans all anesthesia equipment according to Infection Control standards.
• Adheres to safety and Infection Control policies: demonstrates knowledge and skills in waste disposal and standard precautions.
• Stocks supplies necessary for administration of anesthesia.
• Checks all Operating Rooms between cases to ensure adequate supplies and drugs are immediately available.
• Notifies management regarding supplies, which must be ordered from outside the hospital.
• Orders supplies as needed from the Anesthesia Workroom.
• Ensures that anesthesia machines and carts are clear and well stocked.
• Cleans surfaces of anesthesia machines when Operating Rooms are finished for the day.
• Collects and restocks anesthesia supply carts so that Operating Room is always ready for use.
• Accesses medication delivery and/or medication areas, as authorized, in the performance of required duties, as needed.
• Performs related duties, as required.

ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians Certification within two years of employment, preferred.
• BCLS Certification, preferred.
• Prior experience working in a hospital environment, preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians Certification strongly preferred upon hire.
• Associate degree strongly preferred.
• Experience working with and sterilizing medical equipment strongly preferred.
• 2-5 years of Previous Anesthesia Technician experience strongly preferred.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, No Weekends

Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).