Anesthesia Technician

Tufts Medicine; Melrose (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine is seeking a skilled professional to assist in Surgical Services. The role involves critical patient care tasks such as the maintenance of anesthesia equipment, assisting anesthesiologists, and maintaining inventory. Candidates should have a high school diploma, CPR certification, and at least one year of experience in a related field. This position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in Surgical Services, Operating Room, or PACU.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient transfers and preparation of patient equipment.
• Maintain and clean anesthesia equipment.
• Participate in infection control and inventory management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsible for performing specialized patient care under the direction of the

Director, Surgical Services. Responsible for cleaning and maintenance of all anesthesia equipment as

well as ordering, stocking, distributing and maintaining inventory of anesthesia supplies.

• Assists anesthesiologists and or nursing staff with direct patient care duties including but not limited to assisting with patient transfers, preparation of patient equipment, intubations, and regional anesthesia and placement of invasive monitors.
• Changes soda-lime containers according to specific guidelines.
• Sets up I.V. solutions, arterial lines and equipment for anesthesiologists use.
• Orders daily Anesthesia supplies from the storeroom and Pharmacy. Orders special equipment and replaces when needed.
• Reports to the Operating room any malfunctions of equipment; assumes responsibility for service maintenance and records of maintenance, including levels of gases and results of testing OR / PACU.
• Checks for operational activity of battery run equipment in Anesthesia.
• Conducts weekly inventory to maintain quantity of supplies at established level and prepares orders for appropriate departments.
• Participates in infection control through regular cleaning of anesthesia equipment and performs housekeeping duties to keep the anesthesia workroom neat and orderly. Cleans and maintains inhalation equipment, breathing circuits, connecting tubes and adapters.
• Assists secretary in performing clerical duties at control desk.
• Maintains Anesthesia and Operating Room Library and keeps catalog file up to date.
• Conducts routine checks of emergency carts and anesthesia carts; supplies anesthesia carts with scopes, endotracheal equipment and other supplies as indicated. Checks inventory against established listing pulling outdated drugs or equipment, replacing illegible labels, correcting other deficiencies ; notes action taken or needed on listings for Manager's review and follow up.
• Sets up and calibrates invasive monitor transducers.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Operates Glucometer when necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Director, Surgical Services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Minimum Qualifications :

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

3. One (1) year of related experience in Surgical Services, Operating Room, or PACU.

• Preferred Qualifications :

SKILLS / ABILITIES : Good interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to work with detailed, confidential material, computer experience required. Must be a self starter, able to function with a minimum of supervision.

Working Conditions

Physical Environment : Occasional lifting of 30-35 lbs and turning patients. Prolonged standing and walking. Occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing / pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting. Exposure to infectious disease and possible carcinogenic chemicals. Exposure of blood-bourne pathogens.

Manual Dexterity : Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulations for performing procedures and computer keyboard.

Audible / Visual Demands : Requires ability to see computer screen, reports, and perform assistance in procedures with accuracy. Requires ability to hear instructions from physician and nursing staff.

Scope of Position Responsibilities

For Supervision : Not applicable.

For Internal / External Relationships : Maintains sensitivity, maturity and flexibility in coping with difficult situations. Must be able to work with all levels of staff. Direct contact with hospital departments, physicians, patients and the community.

Limits of Authority : Functions independe

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