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Anesthesia Technician - Adult Anesthesiology Department:
Adult Anesthesiology Job Description:
General Description:
Under general supervision, performs maintenance and distribution of anesthesia equipment and supplies as requested by the anesthesiologist, anesthetist and other support staff in the operating rooms.
Essential Responsibilities:
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
- Responsible for the daily inspection of anesthesia machines and equipment and devices to ensure cleanliness and operational readiness (i.e. fiberoptic bronchoscope, fluid warmers, anesthetic gas machine).
- Responsible for decontamination of anesthesia machines and sterilization of equipment and devices. Assembles anesthesia equipment and sets up machines according to established protocol and age appropriate criteria on scheduled cases.
- Assures OR is cleaned and stocked for use.
- Orders and stocks anesthesia medications and supplies; maintain adequate records of receipt and issuance of supplies and equipment.
- Reviews stored medications and ensures expired medications are properly discarded.
- Maintains adequate level of anesthesia gas; store and distribute cylinders.
- Provides charged transport monitors for all patients.
- Observes and reports equipment malfunctions or unsafe environment.
- Duties may vary based on assigned area and may include patient transport, assistance with difficult intubations and input on process improvement.
General Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: None
Experience: Six (6) months experience in surgical or hospital setting, medical supply or equipment inventory OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of anesthesia methods and procedures in the operating room as it relates to supplies and equipment. Knowledge of basic inventory control. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain a good working relationship with coworkers and staff.
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