Anesthesia Technician

RIH Rhode Island Hospital; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health's Rhode Island Hospital is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia department and surgical team during the perioperative period. The role requires aseptic technique, equipment handling, and patient-centered care across the lifespan, with duties spanning inventory, monitoring, and setup for procedures.

Role is based at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, RI, with a day shift (M-F 7a-3:30p) and a competitive pay range.

Qualifications

• High School education with ability to understand medical terminology.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and asepsis principles required.
• Knowledge of cardiovascular equipment and anatomy required.
• Ability to care for patients across the lifespan with respect for aging and diversity.
• Six months operating room experience.
• Anesthesia Technician Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains anesthesia supply room inventory per PAR levels with aseptic technique.
• Checks and cleans anesthesia machines and carts.
• Assembles invasive lines (peripheral, arterial, PA) per policy with aseptic technique.
• Restocks equipment based on PAR levels and schedule.
• Assists anesthesia personnel and perioperative nurses with patient positioning for regional anesthesia.
• Inspects and disinfects perioperative equipment (TEE probes).
• Notifies biomed or manufacturers for repairs.
• Sets up and troubleshoots monitoring equipment.
• Assists in setting up and operating equipment for blood clotting and ACT.
• Assists in auto transfusion setup.
• Orders anesthesia equipment and supplies as directed.

Skills

Medical terminology

Asepsis knowledge

Cardiovascular equipment knowledge

Life-span patient care

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

BP/ACT monitoring devices

Job description

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Operating Room Clinical Manager performs a variety of technical and patient card functions that provide assistance to the Anesthesia Department and surgical team throughout the perioperative period. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in and maintains the organization of inventory in the anesthesia supply room based on established PAR levels maintaining principles of asepsis.
• Checks and cleans anesthesia machines, carts, and equipment and supplies with the exception of rubber goods.
• Assembles invasive lines (peripheral, arterial, and pulmonary artery) according to policy and procedures, maintaining aseptic technique.
• Restocks anesthesia machines and carts based on an established schedule and PAR levels.
• Assists anesthesia personnel and perioperative nurses to prepare and position patients for regional anesthesia.
• Inspects and disinfects equipment utilized by the Anesthesia Department throughout the perioperative period. (TEE Probes)
• Notifies biomedical engineering department and/or manufacturer when repairs are required.
• Assists anesthesia personnel setting up and troubleshooting monitoring equipment.
• Assists anesthesia personnel in setting up and operating equipment utilized in determining blood clotting and hemoglobin (ACT).
• Assists in various procedures related to auto transfusion including set up of blood salvaging devices.
• Orders anesthesia equipment and supplies, as directed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BASIC KNOWLEDGE: High School level of knowledge with ability to comprehend technical and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and principles of asepsis required.
• Knowledge of cardiovascular equipment, cardiovascular technology and anatomy required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide care to patients throughout life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
• EXPERIENCE: Six months operating room experience.
• Additional direct patient care experience is preferred.
• Anesthesia Technician Certification preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbent is exposed to patient-care environment and works with electrical equipment. Any risk of exposure to contagious or noxious elements is minimized by adherence to safety procedures and protocols.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None.

Pay Range: $23.54-$24.59

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location: Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type: M-F 7a-330p

Work Shift: Day

Driving Required: No

Union: International Brotherhood Teamsters

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day.

Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island.

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