Anesthesia Tech

AFTERNOONS: 2:00PM TO 10:30PM

GENERAL SUMMARY:

 Under general supervision from medical personnel, stocks and maintains supplies, equipment and drugs for the anesthesia providers. Prepares the operating rooms and performs routine laboratory testing and equipment maintenance. Assists physicians and nurses as needed during Operating Room emergencies.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
People
1. Maintains effective, professional, and appropriate communication. 
2. Role models positive, proactive team member. 
3. Identifies issues and problems related to patients, staff, and self, and communicates 
with the responsible Supervisor (i.e. patient complaints, physician inquiries, staffing 
issues, assignment problems). 
Service
1. Stocks and maintains anesthesia supplies and drugs in the anesthesia carts, 
anesthesia workroom, Pre-op Holding area, Same Day Surgical Hold area, operating 
rooms, Endoscopy, and OB workroom. 
2. Prepares set-up of operating rooms to include preparation of all intravenous and 
pressure line systems, checking all necessary equipment for proper functioning
(where applicable). 
3. Maintains, cleans, and prepares for reprocessing, anesthesia related equipment. 
4. Assures availability of Ambu bags, Oxygen tanks, cardiac output machines,
transport monitors, and other necessary equipment in the O.R. (where applicable).
5. Routinely calibrates the laboratory equipment used for Anesthesia Services.
6. Operates laboratory equipment to obtain chemistry and blood test results 
7. (hematocrit, glucose, sodium, potassium, calcium and thromboelastogram). Reports 
these results to the MDA or CRNA (where applicable).
8. Delivers blood for transfusion to the anesthesia providers as necessary.
9. Cleans and stocks anesthesia machines and ventilators and checks availability of all 
anesthesia related equipment. 
10.Troubleshoots anesthesia equipment and makes minor repairs as needed. Notifies 
the Lead Anesthesia Technician, CRNA Manager, or Bioengineering of necessary 
repairs of equipment. 
11.Maintains a clean and organized workroom. 
12.Responds to requests for assistance by MDA/CRNA and during Blue Alerts and 
other emergency calls. 
13.Order supplies and medications.
14.Checks equipment and medication expiration dates.
15.Under the direct supervision of an Anesthesiologist, assists in the administration of 
local anesthetics (where applicable).
16.Performs other related duties as assigned and required. 
Quality and Safety
1. Supports and ensures that Regulatory Compliance is maintained. 
2. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality 
assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. 
3. Maintains a clean, safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for 
patients/families in accordance with hospital standards. 
4. Recognizes and responds to emergencies and alarms and immediately 
communicates situation to appropriate persons. 
5. Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit care data. 
6. Performs general clerical duties as assigned. 
7. Ensures an adequate stock of patient care supplies, proper functioning maintenance 
and cleaning of equipment. 
Growth
1. Open and receptive to performance feedback for personal growth including: 
Customer service 
Personal practice 
Regulatory and policy compliance. 
2. Participates in discussions with the Manager/Supervisor's regarding job enrichment 
and career progression, acquires certification if desired. 
3. Supports administrative and unit governance changes to job role and unit 
operations. 
Research and Education 
1. Actively supports orientation and education of staff 
2. Attends and participates in educational forums as provided. 
3. Completes required education in a timely manner and participates in on-going unit 
specific educational programs. 
4. Supports unit research within assigned role. 
Community 
1. Participate in community activities that promote HFH and the customers we serve. 
Heart Walk 
Community giving 
Other voluntary care organizations. 
2. Represents HFHS by promoting an atmosphere of care, concern, pride and respect 
to internal and external customers 
3. Maintains awareness of personal actions and activities and the impact on the image 
of nursing care. 
Finance
1. Aware of financial implications of actions and decisions based on factors related to 
safety and effectiveness. 
2. Minimizes surplus stock in patient rooms and outside of the clean supply area. 
3. Assist leadership in adjusting par levels for efficient supply management. 
4. Incorporates supply and linen conservation in every day practice.