Anesthesia Tech III

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health, Inc. is seeking an experienced Anesthesia Technician to support the OR team in Orlando, Florida. You will ensure aseptic handling and assist with equipment setup and perioperative care.

Responsibilities include restocking supplies, maintaining inventories, setting up invasive lines, and assisting with anesthesia emergencies, while upholding hospital policies and patient safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Maintains current BLS certification and ACLS certification.
• 2-3 years of experience as an Anesthesia Tech preferred.

Responsibilities

• Restocks anesthesia supplies, equipment and drugs in the operating room after each case.
• Maintains and assures adequate inventory levels of anesthesia supplies and orders these supplies.
• Cleans and maintains the equipment used in delivering anesthesia.
• Sets up invasive monitoring lines as requested by anesthesia.
• Assists Anesthesiologist/CRNA with perioperative anesthesia emergencies.
• Demonstrates competency in tasks defined by Surgical Services competency lists.
• Communicates information to anesthesia and perioperative staff.
• Transports equipment and medications throughout the facility.
• Maintains regular attendance and complies with Orlando Health policies.

Skills

Anesthesia support

Inventory management

Patient safety

Team communication

Equipment setup

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Belmont system

Ultrasound

Hemisphere

Job description

Position Summary

Demonstrates through clinical practice a clear understanding of aseptic techniques and has a working knowledge of the specialized equipment and supplies utilized by the Anesthesiologist/Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologist (CRNA).

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Restocks the anesthesia supplies, equipment and drugs in the operating room after each case.
• Maintains and assures adequate inventory levels of anesthesia supplies in departmental service areas and is responsible for ordering these supplies.
• Cleans and maintains the equipment utilized in the delivery of anesthetic service.
• Sets up all invasive monitoring lines as requested by anesthesia.
• Responds and assists Anesthesiologist/CRNA with all perioperative anesthesia emergencies.
• Demonstrates competency in specific tasks and skills defined by the Surgical Services specific competency list.
• Communicates appropriate information to the Anesthesiologist/CRNA and perioperative nursing staff.
• Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.
• May have limited access to areas storing medications.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Cell saver
• Belmont
• Trauma
• CVOR
• Advanced equipment trouble shooting i.e., Ultrasound, Belmont, Hemisphere

Qualifications

Education/Training

• High School graduate or equivalent

Licensure/Certification

• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• Maintains current ACLS certification

Experience

• 2-3 years of experience as an Anesthesia Tech