Anesthesia Technician- Operating Room (Full Time, Evenings)

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System in Miami, FL seeks an Anesthesia Technician to assist anesthesia staff before, during, and after surgical procedures. You will prepare supplies, support the anesthesiologist, and help with post-procedure cleanup.

This role also involves cost-effective supply ordering and maintaining equipment and inventory. Responsibilities include stocking anesthesia carts, assisting during procedures, and ensuring universal precautions are followed.

Qualifications

• CPR - American Heart Association BLS is required.
• Knowledge of universal precautions and infection control practices.
• Ability to assist anesthesia staff and maintain sterile technique.

Responsibilities

• Accurately orders and stocks medication in the anesthesia carts.
• Assist with patient care activities under the direction of Anesthesiologists and RN Circulator.
• Cleans, maintains, and safety checks all equipment per Infection Control and manufacturer guidelines.
• Maintains and records inventory, ordering, receiving, and storing equipment and supplies.
• Maintains anesthesia supply room and ORs for cleanliness and neatness.

Skills

CPR/BLS

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

High School education or equivalent

EMT license preferred

Certification from ASATT preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Works under the direction of the Directors Surgical Services and Chief of Anesthesia to provide care to patients

Description

Job Summary

Works under the direction of the Directors Surgical Services and Chief of Anesthesia to provide care to patients undergoing surgical intervention and to support the Anesthesiologist involved. Prepares for the procedures, providing supplies and assistance during the procedure and for post procedure clean up. Responsible for providing cost effective supply ordering.

Job Specific Duties

• Accurately orders and stocks medication in the anesthesia carts. Responsible for periodic inspections for medication outdates prior to expiration.
• Assist with patient care activities under the direction of the Anesthesiologists and RN Circulator.
• Cleans, maintains, and safety checks all equipment accordingly to Infection Control and manufacture guidelines.
• Responsible for knowledge of universal precautions in dealing with patients and equipment.
• Engages in teaching others in specifics of their department.
• Maintains and records inventory, ordering, receiving, and storing equipment and supplies.
• Maintains anesthesia supply room and OR's for cleanliness and neatness.
• Maintains collaboration with OR Supply Coordinator and Material Services to coordinate purchases.
• Participates, monitors, and documents in department QA/QI program.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• CPR -American Heart Association BLS

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• High School education or equivalent preferred.
• Two years of clinical Anesthesia Technician experience preferred.
• Certification from American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians preferred.
• EMT license preferred.

Job

Nursing- Support (Clinical)

Department

ANESTHESIOLOGY-2100-760020

Job Status

Professional