Anesthesia Tech - St. Claire Regional Medical Center
Morehead, KY 40351
About the Job
The Anesthesia Technician assists the anesthesia team prior to, during, and following patient procedures. Individual in this position will be proficient in the sterilization, maintenance, packing, and resupplying anesthesia supplies and equipment.
The Anesthesia Technician checks and supplies anesthesia carts and machines, checks and replaces anesthesia gas tanks, fluid warmers, disassembles used anesthesia equipment, disinfects machines and supply carts, replaces used products and prepares transducers for invasive hemodynamic monitoring. This position works collaboratively with anesthesia and nursing staff.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Participates as the primary assistant to Anesthesia for procedures in multiple locations
• Anticipate the equipment and supply needs of Anesthesia staff, initiates actions to expedite surgery and assists in care of the patient as needed by the Anesthesiologist or CRNA.
• Ensures anesthesia carts are supplied and machines are in each room prior to the beginning of the surgery schedule and between procedures. Checks and replaces gas tanks as needed.
• Retrieves special anesthesia supplies that are anticipated and/or requested by the anesthesia provider before and during surgery.
• Prepares complex equipment and supplies for hemodynamic monitoring.
• Ensures anesthesia machines, monitoring equipment, and supplies are ready for use, including troubleshooting and correcting problems.
• Cleans, maintains, stocks, and stores anesthesia equipment. Decontaminates and cleans anesthesia equipment between cases, and terminally cleans anesthesia machines at the end of the day. Completes daily cleaning records and maintains assigned logs.
• Assists with setting up anesthesia equipment in each room. Turns over anesthesia circuits between cases.
• Organizes and restocks anesthesia storage
• Maintains adequate inventory or supplies in anesthesia carts, including medications and compressed gasses. Assesses all safety factors associated with anesthesia machines, hoses, and electric considerations.
• Assists with setup for anesthesia procedures.
• Identify malfunctioning equipment, troubleshoots equipment problems, and refers serious equipment problems to appropriate repair personnel.
• Communicates effectively with Anesthesia team, nursing, and other caregivers regarding patient issues, family issues, and equipment issues.
• Communicates in a compassionate manner to patients, family, and visitors.
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Experience:
None required
Licensure/Certification:
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
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