Technician-Anesthesia

Overview

Job Code: 20199 |

Job Title:

Technician-Anesthesia |

Job Description

Title:

Technician-Anesthesia

Supports the anesthesiologist and nurse anesthetist by the preparation and assistance in the set up of appropriate equipment and supplies for each surgical case. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Prepares and assists in the set up of appropriate equipment and supplies for each surgical case.
• Effectively manages one's own technical practice.
• Participates in Performance Improvement.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

• Experience:
  
  Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired: #N/A
• Education:
  
  Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired:
• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.
• Training:
  Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
• Special
  
  Skills:
  
  Computer literacy.
• Licensure: BLS certification within 14 days of hire date

Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

Reporting Relationships:
Yes

No

• Functional Demands:
  Sedentary — Very light energy level;
  Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart
• Light — Moderate energy level;
  Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)
• Medium — High energy level;
  Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)
• Heavy — Very high energy level;
  Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.

Activity Level Throughout Workday:
Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting:
Occasional;
Standing:
Frequent;
Walking:
Frequent;
Climbing:
Occasional;
Carry objects:
Frequent;
Push/Pull:
Frequent;
Twisting:
Frequent;
Bending:
Frequent;
Reaching Forward:
Frequent;
Reaching Overhead:
Frequent;
Squat/Kneel/Crawl:
Occasional;
Wrist position deviation:
Occasional;
Pinching/fine motor activities:
Occasional;
Keyboard use/repetitive motion:
Occasional;
Taste or smell:
Continuous;
Talk or hear:
Continuous

Environmental Requirements:
Blood-Borne Pathogens (Anticipated);
Chemical (Not Anticipated);
Airborne Communicable Diseases (Anticipated);
Extreme Temperatures (Not Anticipated);
Radiation (Anticipated);
Uneven Surfaces or Elevations (Not Anticipated);
Extreme Noise Levels (Not Anticipated);
Dust/Particulate Matter (Anticipated)