Anesthesia technician

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital in Boston seeks an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia team in perioperative care. You will assist with patient transfer, vital signs monitoring, and equipment setup to facilitate safe anesthesia delivery.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least 6 months of hospital experience; anesthesia tech experience is preferred. This onsite position operates evening shifts with a focus on patient safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Experience: 6 months hospital experience required; Anesthesia Tech experience preferred
• Knowledge of infection control practices and safety standards

Responsibilities

• Collaborates in perioperative anesthesia care to ensure safety and efficiency
• Transfers patients from stretcher/bed
• Attaches vital signs and monitoring devices
• Assists in positioning patients for procedures
• Assists in intubation under supervision
• Transports samples and maintains anesthesia equipment and supplies
• Maintains sterile technique and infection control
• Monitors equipment and coordinates supply requests

Skills

ICARE Standards

Equipment checks

Par level maintenance

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

STERIS sterilizers

Job description

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary Grade 130 Schedule: 11:00am to 9:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday Summary: The Anesthesia Technician functions as an assistant to members of the anesthesia staff (Anesthesiologists and CRNA's) to facilitate and support delivery of perioperative care to the patient by the Anesthesia Team. The Anesthesia Technician will also assure the practice of the Patient and Family Centered Care Model in an environment that exemplifies best practice.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Collaborates in the perioperative anesthesia care of patients to ensure safety and efficiency of care as observed by the members of the anesthesia team, and reports to the Nurse Manager of the Operating Room and the Chief of Anesthesia.
• Participates in the transfer of patients from stretcher/bed.
• Attaches vital signs and related monitoring devices to the patient.
• Collaborates with the Surgical Team in positioning of patients for special procedures (spinal, epidural, sitting, prone).
• Participates in the intubation procedure under the direction supervision of the anesthetist/anesthesiologist by preparing and holding equipment and applying cricoid pressure to the trachea.
• Collaborates in the safe, efficient transfer of the patient from the operating room to the PACU by having transfer oxygen and ambu bag available immediately post operatively.
• Performs related duties in a prompt and courteous manner, such as transporting blood samples to respiratory for blood gases.
• Maintains appropriate supply of anesthesia equipment and pharmaceutical supplies in all locations where anesthesia and related procedures are administered in the hospital to facilitate prompt anesthesia care for the patient. These activities are monitored by the anesthesia staff and reported to the Nurse Manager of the Operating Room and the Chief of Anesthesia.
• Coordinates requests from the anesthesia team by collecting items needed during each surgical procedure.
• Maintains par levels of gas tanks for the anesthesia units (machines).
• Maintains anesthesia equipment/monitoring units in working condition communicating with the biomedical department and/or equipment service representatives to insure availability of equipment.
• Executes equipment repairs within 24 hours to ensure patient safety and continuance of planned schedule of surgical procedures.
• Monitors a log of daily anesthesia equipment safety checks, performed by anesthesia technician, and documented appropriately, to comply with safety requirements established by the hospital, accreditation requisites and regulatory agencies.
• Assists the Nurse Manager by completing purchase requisitions for needed items when par levels are affected.
• Maintains all equipment and instrumentation in clean organized condition in accordance to the hospital infection management policy.
• Maintains cleanliness of all anesthesia carts and machines.
• Maintains appropriately, special instruments and equipment, i.e. fiberoptic bronchoscope, endtidal, CO2 monitors, humidifiers, etc.
• Operates STERIS machine and sterilizers according to operational standards.
• Participates in the special cleaning and/or removal and terminal sterilization of equipment exposed to diagnosed contagious diseases.
• Participates in quality assurance activities for the operating room and the Department of Anesthesia upon request.
• Collects data as required by the quality assurance criteria determined by the Chief of Anesthesia and/or Nurse Manager.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials: Not specified

Experience: 6 months Hospital experience required; Previous Anesthesia Tech Experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
• Check all anesthesia equipment in the proper working condition.
• Maintain par levels of supplies in Anesthesia Cart.
• Maintain cleanliness of Anesthesia equipment and workroom per Infection Control policy.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 1153 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Employee Type Regular

Work Shift Evening (United States of America)

Pay Range $18.56 - $27.58/Hourly Grade SF1130

Benefits

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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