Anesthesia Tech II

Employment Type: Part time
Shift: Day Shift

Anesthesia technicians are integral members of the anesthesia patient care team who assist anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists in a variety of specialized and complex invasive and non-invasive anesthesia procedures. They provide patient care in collaboration with licensed anesthesia providers by preparing the patient and monitoring the patient’s condition during anesthesia procedures. They consider age-specific, developmental, and cultural needs of the patient, ensure acquisition, preparation, and application of equipment and supplies required for anesthesia, and provide on-call technical support 24 hours a day, seven days a week for the Department of Anesthesiology.

• Assists anesthesia professional staff as requested.
• Anticipates need for invasive procedures according to daily OR schedule.
• Assists in preparation and draping of patients for invasive monitoring procedures.
• Assists and anticipates needs of anesthesiologists in invasive monitor insertion and procedures (e.g., pulmonary artery catheter, central venous access, fiber optic intubation, difficult airway situations).
• Assists with preparation of patients for induction of anesthesia and with positioning; prepares BP cuff, ECG leads, pulse oximeter, transducing devices, etc.
• Performs daily checks of all anesthetizing locations to ensure equipment is available and functioning properly.
• Under direct supervision, assists with regional anesthesia procedures (epidural, spinal, regional, sympathetic, IV regional blocks).
• Gains competence in ultrasound and assists with ultrasound-guided nerve blocks.
• Under limited supervision, starts intravenous lines as requested by a licensed anesthesia provider (if certified).
• Assists with difficult airway procedures and maintains related equipment.
• Assists with intraoperative volume resuscitation under guidance of anesthesia providers.
• Monitors EKG, arterial line, and pulmonary artery waveforms during placement and operation as required.
• Participates in emergency situations, including CPR, per policy; checks blood with RN in emergencies per policy.
• Maintains equipment availability in each operating room and supports pre-, peri-, and post-operative anesthesia care.
• Maintains and inventories equipment and supplies; ensures sharps disposal, cleaning areas, and stock in workrooms and stations.
• Performs Pyxis anesthesia medication-related tasks and prepares medications for patient use; supports training of new staff and evaluations.
• Maintains records, logs, QA reports, and complies with Joint Commission guidelines and pharmacy guidelines as applicable.
• Interfaces with other departments to retrieve and restock anesthesia equipment; ensures back-up and on-call carts are ready.
• Performs duties with a focus on patient safety, quality care, and customer satisfaction.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year formal education preferred (medical terminology, health sciences, EKG, pharmacology helpful).
• 12 months related experience.
• Hospital critical care units preferred.
• Annual BLS certification required.
• Certification by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians is desired.

• Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, anesthesia providers, and care staff, including during emergency or stressful situations.
• Analytical skills to follow instructions, organize supplies, and monitor equipment.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 100% of work time.
• Physical ability to lift, bend, push, and pull; manual dexterity for monitoring equipment; ability to stand for long periods.
• Mechanical aptitude to operate a wide range of technical medical equipment.
• Ability to accept delegation and work as part of a team.
• Maintains professionalism, communication, and proactive support for coworkers and patients.
• Physical stamina as required by role (up to several hundred feet weight considerations).

General supervision is received from manager.

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