Anesthesia Aide, Anesthesiology (Evenings)

Position: Anesthesia Aide, Anesthesiology Department

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: 40 hours per week, Evenings (3:00 - 11:30 pm)

ABOUT BMC:

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal — to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience.

You’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you’ll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reports to the Associate Director of the Department of Anesthesiology and receives direction from the respective Anesthesia Floor Leaders. Demonstrates ability to organize time evidenced by completion of work assignments within shift. Assists the anesthesiologist in the set-up and preparation of equipment for surgical procedures and provides preventative maintenance on medical equipment. Assists the anesthesiologist with patient preparation and provides additional assistance as necessary during the surgical procedure.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Room preparation (Beginning of Day and Turnover)

• Disposes of dirty items remaining from previous case
• Clean surfaces and equipment according to defined infection control guidelines. This includes anesthesia machine and anesthesia cart surfaces, monitoring equipment and other patient care equipment.
• Setup of necessary equipment (anesthesia machines, airway management devices, fluid warming and pressure infusers, ultrasounds and monitoring equipment and suction canister and tubing).
• Place anesthesia breathing circuit on the anesthesia machine and perform the leak test. Restock anesthesia carts following the approved inventory checklist

Room preparation at the end of the day (Terminal Cleaning).

• Disposes of dirty items left over from previous case. Restock anesthesia carts following the approved checklist.
• Clean surfaces and equipment according to infection control guidelines. This includes anesthesia machine and anesthesia cart surfaces, monitoring equipment and other patient care equipment (pumps, fluid warmers and Bair Huggers).
• Place unopened anesthesia circuit, unopened mask and unopened Yankauer suction tip on the anesthesia machine.
• Ensure that there are 2 unopened laryngoscope handles, 2 clean laryngoscope batteries in the chargers. Unopened MAC 3 & 4 and Miller 2 & 3 blades.

Anesthesia Workroom

• Cleanliness
• Works with Materials Management to maintain appropriate stock levels of all items
• Coordinates with the Service Line Coordinator for ordering Non-Lawson items

Equipment

• Maintain cleanliness
• Inform anesthesia floor leader and biomedical engineering about malfunctioning equipment. Sequesters and labels accordingly malfunctioning equipment.
• Manages airway carts, block carts, pediatric carts, intubation box

Labor and Delivery

• Setup of necessary equipment (anesthesia machines, airway management devices, fluid warming and pressure infusers, ultrasounds and suction) as needed
• Restock epidural carts/anesthesia carts following approved inventory checklist and dispose of dirty items left over from a previous case
• Clean surfaces and equipment at the end of each case according to infection control guidelines. This includes anesthesia machine and anesthesia cart surfaces, monitoring devices and other patient care equipment as necessary
• Maintain the Anesthesia Workroom in a state of cleanliness. Works with Materials Management to maintain appropriate stock levels of all items. Coordinates with Department Administrator for ordering Non-Lawson items

Endoscopy

• Setup of necessary equipment (anesthesia machines, airway management devices, fluid warming and pressure infusers, ultrasounds and suction) as needed
• Restock Off-Site anesthesia carts following the approved inventory checklist
• Dispose of dirty items left over from a previous case
• Clean surfaces and equipment at the end of each case according to infection control guidelines. This includes anesthesia machine and anesthesia cart surfaces, monitoring devices and other patient care equipment as necessary

Off-Site

• Setup of necessary equipment (anesthesia machines, airway management devices, fluid warming and pressure infusers, ultrasounds and suction) as needed
• Transport equipment from the main Operating Rooms as needed on a case per case basis.
• Restock Off-Site anesthesia carts following the approved inventory checklist and dispose of dirty items left over from a previous case
• Clean surfaces and equipment at the end of each case according to infection control guidelines. This includes anesthesia machine and anesthesia cart surfaces, monitoring devices and other patient care equipment as necessary

POC testing (Glucometers and ACT)

• Maintain cleanliness
• Perform QC according to schedule and maintains up to date QC supplies
• Maintains up to date testing supplies
• Reports malfunction to POC lab personnel and anesthesia floor leader.

The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Work requires a high school diploma or a state high school equivalency (GED).

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• BLS certified preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience in a similar setting would be a plus; however, on the job training will be provided.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Work requires the ability to stand and walk, for extended periods in the process of operating equipment, arranging instruments trays and equipment carts, conducting inventory of and dispensing supplies. Ability to push/pull carts of instruments and/or equipment weighing up to 200 pounds
• Work requires the ability to work with patients possessing potentially infectious disease, contaminated medical/surgical instruments and equipment, and hazardous material (disinfectant chemicals, gases, steam) in the work environment, requiring observance of “Universal Precautions” by wearing protective clothing, gloves, goggles, and the observance of safe handling practices.
• Work requires effective verbal and written communication skills in order to work with various clinical personnel, resolve problems and to properly identify and label supplies for inventory purposes.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

The Department of Anesthesiology cares for patients undergoing surgery and chronic pain-related procedures and those requiring critical care. From sedating patients for minor procedures and ensuring patient comfort during diagnostic procedures such as colonoscopy and endoscopy to maintaining optimal levels of anesthetic depth during surgery and pain management, anesthesiologists perform essential services across a wide range of medical procedures and conditions. BMC’s specialists are leaders in their fields and the team has expertise in such specialized fields as critical care, cardiac, pediatric, and obstetric anesthesia.

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Talentacquisition@bmc.org or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

One weekend on call every seven weeks.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans