Job Summary:

Identifies specific needs of the patient and anesthesia care provider in relation to anesthesia supplies needed prior, during and after surgical intervention under the direct supervision of the anesthesiologist. Demonstrates Competency in the

Following Areas:

• Maintains PAR levels of anesthesia supplies; orders supplies as needed; communicates supply issues to anesthesia staff.
• Reviews the OR schedule for special equipment needs.
• Sets up OR for the anesthesiologist. Calibrates monitoring devices.
• Assists the anesthesiologist with preparation of anesthesia equipment for every procedure. Helps with turnover of the OR.
• Assists the anesthesiologist with the insertion of IVs and arterial lines. Maintains sterility at all times. Attaches arterial lines to transducers and calibrates monitors.
• Properly labels and takes arterial blood gases and other blood specimens to the Clinical Laboratory.
• May set-up other equipment such as blood warmers, hypothermia blanket, etc.
• Responsible for the cleaning and routine maintenance.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Checks all resuscitative equipment prior to the beginning of the first surgery of the day. Reports malfunctioning or missing equipment to the Surgical Services Nurse Manager immediately.
• Checks all equipment and agents to be used in the administration of the anesthesia to assure safe working order. Reports all malfunctioning equipment to the Surgical Services Nurse Manager immediately.
• Applies aseptic techniques in daily work assignments. Performs general cleaning of department surface areas, racks, shelves, storage cabinets and all storage areas.
• Responsible for maintaining anesthesia charge sheets and a supply of anesthesia records.
• Responsible for assisting with the cleaning and processing of laryngoscope blades and surgical instrumentation on an as needed basis during levels of high surgical productivity

Regulatory Requirements:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Associates or BS degree in a healthcare field preferred or completion of in-house anesthesia technician training program.
• Certified Anesthesia Technician preferred through the National Certification Examination in Anesthesia Technology administered by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians.
• Current BLS certification.

Work Location:

In person