Anesthesia Technician/Operating Room Assistant

New England Baptist Surgery Center; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Company-sponsored Life and AD&D insurance

7 Company Paid Holidays

Job summary

New England Baptist Surgery Center in Dedham, Massachusetts is seeking a dedicated Anesthesia Technician/Operating Room Assistant for a full-time role. Responsibilities include assisting the anesthesia team during patient procedures, maintaining and restocking anesthesia supplies and equipment, and preparing operating rooms. Applicants should have a high school diploma and excellent communication skills. A variety of benefits, including generous PTO and medical insurance, are offered.

Responsibilities

• Assist the anesthesia team before, during, and after procedures.
• Maintain and restock anesthesia supplies and equipment.
• Prepare operating rooms for surgical procedures.
• Check and clean anesthesia equipment used during surgeries.
• Assist in ensuring patient safety during surgical positioning.

Skills

Ability to set priorities

Ability to take direction from others

Ability to communicate well with Physicians

Ability to demonstrate flexibility

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

New England Baptist Surgery Center (NEBSC) is currently hiring for an Anesthesia Technician/Operating Room Assistant; Full Time (40 Hours/week) 9:00AM - 5:30PM

About us:

New England Baptist Surgery Center is a state-of-the-art surgery center providing comprehensive orthopedic care for a range of ambulatory services, including total joint surgery and pain management procedures. We have 8 operating rooms and 25 pre-and post-operative bays.

Benefits:

• Generous PTO
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Company-sponsored Life and AD&D insurance.
• 7 Company Paid Holidays which are in addition to your PTO

Not required to work any company-sponsored holidays.

Position Summary:

The Anesthesia Technician / Operating Room Assistant position is a dual role. Responsibilities include assisting the anesthesia team prior to, during, and following patient procedures. Maintains and restocks anesthesia supplies and equipment in the operating room. Assists with patient positioning, room setup, OR turnover, cleaning and restocking.

• Assembles, disassembles and cleans anesthesia equipment used during surgical procedures.
• Ensures there are no leaks and/or broken parts.
• Replaces soiled parts.
• Stocks anesthesia drug and supply carts. This includes workrooms, tanks room, pump room, and other areas.
• Receives sterile items from the Central Processing Department and store as appropriate.
• May be present during a surgical procedure or remain on call outside the room to obtain equipment and supplies.
• Checks, and replaces anesthesia gas tanks, disassembles used anesthesia equipment, disinfects machines and supply carts, replaces used products and supplies.
• May perform daily anesthesia equipment inspections including suction, electrical plugs, gas connections, oxygen, and nitrous oxide cylinders.
• May assist in positioning patients for procedures.
• Dispose of contaminated materials and disinfect equipment in accordance with general operating room policies and procedures concerning biohazardous waste.
• Assist in surgical suite cleaning process and assume responsibility for prompt room turnover times.
• Responsible for checking the OR bed or positioning devices for proper attachments.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of all tables and positioning devices and attachments.
• Clean all positioning equipment and bed attachments prior to putting away.
• Delivers appropriate positioning equipment to each room.
• Assists in positioning of patients for surgical procedures.
• Delivers PACU stretchers/patient beds to room upon request.
• Assists in transferring the patients from the OR table to the PACU. Assists in transferring patients to PACU when necessary.
• Dispose of soiled linen and replace with clean laundry bag. Dispose of trash and re-line buckets with plastic liners.
• Mops floor with a clean mop and disinfectant solution after every case.
• Empties suction canisters into safety station in dirty utility room.
• Manages the emptying, cleaning, and dispersion of fluid management system.
• Replace clean suction canisters and tubing at each suction regulator in the OR.
• Cleans and re-makes OR bed and/or stretcher.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to set priorities.
• Ability to take direction from others and provide information that is clear, concise and promotes efficiency on the unit.
• Ability to communicate well with Physicians, Patients, Co-workers, etc.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility with assignments and schedule.

This job posting is not meant to be all inclusive but to provide an overview of the job responsibilities.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.