Anesthesia Technician- Operating Room (Full Time, Evenings)

Miami Children’s Hospital; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Children's Hospital in Miami, FL is seeking an Anesthesia Technician for the Operating Room. This full-time evening shift role supports the anesthesiologist, prepares for procedures, and maintains equipment and supplies.

Responsibilities include stocking medications, assisting during procedures, keeping equipment clean and safe, and coordinating with OR Supply and Material Services. CPR/BLS certification and ASATT/EMT credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• CPR -American Heart Association BLS

Responsibilities

• Order and stock anesthesia medications and monitor expiration dates.
• Assist with patient care under Anesthesiologists and RN Circulator.
• Maintain and safety check anesthesia equipment per guidelines.
• Know universal precautions in dealing with patients and equipment.
• Engage in teaching others in specifics of the department.
• Maintain inventory and coordinate purchases for equipment and supplies.
• Keep anesthesia supply room and ORs clean and organized.
• Coordinate purchases with OR Supply Coordinator and Material Services.
• Participate in department QA/QI program.

Skills

Anesthesia Technician experience

ASATT certification

EMT license

Education

High School education

Job description

Job Description - Anesthesia Technician- Operating Room (Full Time, Evenings) (301914)

Job Description

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

• 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.

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