Anesthesia Technician

Cleveland Clinic; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support the Anesthesiologist and operating room staff by stocking equipment and preparing rooms for procedures across OR and outpatient areas.

This role offers exposure to diverse surgical environments, opportunities for growth within the department, and a path to advanced roles within our Florida region network.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience in a healthcare setting OR completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or similar healthcare-related training OR Bachelor’s Degree in Science.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross upon hire or within new hire period.

Responsibilities

• Stock the carts and surgical suites with required supplies.
• Assist with airway management by providing equipment needs from providers.
• Assist with lines and specialty room set-ups.
• Disassemble, decontaminate and sterilize anesthesia equipment and supplies.
• Report equipment problems to management.
• Perform Point of Care testing after competency.
• Communicate with anesthesia and OR staff to prioritize daily OR assignments.
• Transport anesthesia equipment to off-site locations.
• Maintain records and check orders and equipment status.
• Keep work room stocked and clean.
• Maintain anesthesia supplies by restocking and inventory control.
• Prepare and test equipment for surgical use; troubleshoot and perform maintenance.
• Turn over rooms to minimize downtime between cases.
• Distribute equipment to prepare a patient for anesthesia.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Program completion OR Bachelor’s Degree in Science

BLS Certification

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area and Florida. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As an Anesthesia Technician, you will support the Anesthesiologist and other healthcare staff by ensuring patient rooms are stocked with equipment required for procedures. You will work within different types of ORs and outpatient areas, offering an opportunity to see new and exciting environments every day. This position is an excellent steppingstone to others in the department and beyond.

A caregiver in this position must have the availability to work weekdays and weekend days between 6:30AM – 3:00PM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Stock the carts and surgical suites with the required supplies as outlined on the anesthesia surgical suite stock par list.
• Assist with difficult airway management by assisting with equipment needs from the providers.
• Assist with lines and specialty room set-ups.
• Disassemble, decontaminate and sterilize anesthesia equipment and supplies.
• Report equipment problems to the management team.
• Perform Point of Care (POCT) testing procedures, after an initial approved competency has been completed.
• Effectively communicate with anesthesia and operating room staff to assure daily operating room assignments are prioritized at the start of each shift.
• Efficiently transport all anesthesia related equipment and supplies to and from outside of Operating Rooms off-site locations.
• Maintain complete and accurate records and check the status of orders and equipment.
• Maintain an adequate supply of all stock items in work room and keep the work room clean and in an orderly condition.
• Maintain anesthesia supplies by establishing inventory levels, requisitioning supplies and restocking supplies.
• Maintain equipment by preparing, testing and setting up a variety of anesthetic equipment for surgical use, troubleshoot equipment for problems or repairs and perform preventative maintenance and routine cleaning.
• Participate in turning over rooms assuring minimal downtime between cases.
• Retrieve and appropriately distribute the equipment necessary to prepare a patient for anesthesia.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of experience working in a healthcare setting OR successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or similar healthcare-related training program OR Bachelor’s Degree in Science
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross upon hire or within new hire period

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, such as Outlook, Word, Excel or PowerPoint
• Direct patient care and/or surgical/OR environment experience

Physical Requirements:

• Extended periods walking, standing, lifting and carrying equipment (usually not over 20 lbs.).
• Capable of pushing and maneuvering equipment weighing up to 150 pounds. May be exposed to bodily fluids.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.