Anesthesia Technician- Operating Room (Full Time, Evenings)

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Order and stock medications in the anesthesia carts; inspect for outdates prior to expiration.
• Assist with patient care activities under the direction of the Anesthesiologists and RN Circulator.
• Clean, maintain, and safety check all equipment per Infection Control and manufacturer guidelines.
• Maintain knowledge of universal precautions in dealings with patients and equipment.
• Engage in teaching others in specifics of the department.
• Maintain inventory, ordering, receiving, and storing 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 diploma

Job description

Description

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