ANESTHESIA TRAINEE TECH -

UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

UNM Hospital in Albuquerque is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to expedite, procure, assemble and maintain anesthesia equipment and supplies, ensuring readiness for surgeries and patient safety across neonatal to geriatric ages. Under supervision of anesthesia providers, you will stock carts, manage the workroom inventory, assist with sterile technique, and help with invasive monitoring setup, while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.

The role is full-time with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Vocational or technical training preferred.
• Post-high-school education related to field.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish or Native languages advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Stock anesthesia carts with supplies for line insertion and airway management.
• Maintain inventory and organization of the anesthesia workroom.
• Assist with room preparation and turnover by removing soiled supplies and equipment.
• Prepare and assist with specialized equipment and medications as directed.
• Assist with placement of invasive monitoring lines under supervision.
• Follow patient safety policies and report potential safety concerns.
• Identify and report environmental conditions that may put patients at risk.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School or GED

Vocational/Technical

Post High School Education

Job description

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: Anesthesia - CCT

FTE: 1.00

Full Time

Shift: Rotating

Position Summary

Expedite, facilitate and support the clinical work done by the anesthesia professional or caregiver by procuring, assembling, troubleshooting, maintaining, cleaning and ensuring anesthesia equipment is operational. Ensure adherence to Hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

Detailed Responsibilities

• SUPPLIES - Stock anesthesia carts with supplies to be used for line insertion, intubation and airway management during surgery
• EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - Ensure anesthesia workroom has adequate inventory, is well organized and maintained
• PROCEDURES - Use sterile technique and follow universal protocol, assist with room preparation and turnover by removing soiled supplies and equipment as well as processing and assembling area anesthesia supplies and equipment for next case
• PROCEDURES - Under direct supervision and upon request of the anesthesia provider make available, medications, assemble and assist with the operation of specialized equipment, i.e., cellsaver, rapid infusion pump, emergency airway equipment, intubation scopes and devices. Maintain knowledge of anesthesia equipment and procedures used at the Hospitals anesthetizing locations
• PROCEDURES - Assist anesthesia provider with the placement of invasive monitoring lines such as; arterial, venous and PA catheters
• RELATED WORK - Perform related duties and responsibilities as required
• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

Qualifications

Education

Essential

• High School or GED Equivalent

Nonessential

• Vocational or Technical

Education specialization

• Related - Post High School

Experience

Nonessential

Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 1 year directly related experience

Credentials

Essential

• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days

Nonessential

• Emergency Medical Technician Basic License

Physical Conditions

Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Essential

Working conditions

• Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
• Limited access to med room. Med Admin Policy, Att A
• May be required or is required to perform on-call duties
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required