Cert Anesthesia Tech (LJ)

Utilicom; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Utilicom is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to oversee the operations and maintenance of anesthesia equipment and supplies in the operating suite. You will operate and troubleshoot devices, assist with setting up for cases, and ensure readiness of monitoring and airway equipment.

You will collaborate with the surgical team, notify Bio-Medical staff for repairs, and maintain logs and QA records. The role requires attention to safety, infection control, and ability to work under high pressure.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Anesthesia Technician by ASATT is required.
• BCLS certification preferred.
• Must complete site's training program within 3 months.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work under high pressure.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot anesthesia equipment and initiate repairs.
• Check monitoring equipment daily and prep equipment per procedures.
• Notify Bio-Medical Specialist for repairs to ensure patient safety.
• Assist with intubation and intra-operative volume resuscitations as directed.
• Set up for cases with laryngoscope, IV solutions, and warming devices.
• Maintain logs, QA monitors, and provide written reports.
• Stock supplies for anesthesia administration and ensure immediate availability.
• Clean and decontaminate instruments and anesthesia equipment.

Skills

Anesthesia equipment knowledge

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Communication under pressure

Education

High School Diploma

ASATT Certification

Tools

Anesthesia machines

Monitoring equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Responsible for the operations and maintenance of the Anesthesia equipment and supplies.

Job Responsibility

• * Demonstrates knowledge of the equipment in the department, how to operate and troubleshoot and mechanism for initiating repairs.
  • Checks monitoring equipment daily and assists with preparation of such equipment (including change of anesthesia circuit) according to established procedures to ensure optimum patient safety and care.
  • Notifies the Bio-Medical Specialist of any equipment needing repairs to ensure patient safety.
  • Takes appropriate action for the malfunctioning equipment and used resources if unable to troubleshoot problem.
  • May attach ECG cable to IV pole after patient is put on OR table.
  • May arrange monitors and cable according to protocole.
  • Assists with fiber-optic intubation and/or difficult airway situations;
  • Sets-up for cases including preparation of laryngoscope and intubation equipment, IV solution and administration sets, sets up warming devices; assists anesthesiologist with volume infusions as directed during intra-operative volume resuscitations
• * Works collaboratively as a team member when providing patient care to promote positive patient outcomes.
  • Coordinates activities occurring outside of the unit and accompanies anesthesiologist and/or surgeon, as appropriate.
  • Sets-up all pressure transducers and assures proper calibration of the transducers and pressure module, as needed.
  • Responds to emergency situations in all anesthetizing locations and sets up appropriate emergency equipment.
  • Effectively communicates with all members of the surgical team regarding the need for special equipment and supplies.
• * Maintains quality control and logs.
  • Maintains records of maintenance of equipment as directed.
  • Maintains appropriate department statistics, QA monitors, and provides written report to supervisor.
• * Follows protocol for all safety and Infection Control practice and monitors environment and equipment to ensure cleaning standards are maintained.
  • Aseptically opens sterile supplies based on patient needs and procedure card.
  • Follows procedure for decontamination of all instruments used during the procedure.
  • Cleans all anesthesia equipment according to Infection Control standards.
  • Adheres to safety and Infection Control policies: demonstrates knowledge and skills in waste disposal and standard precautions.
• * Stocks supplies necessary for administration of anesthesia.
  • Checks all anesthetizing locations between cases to ensure adequate supplies and drugs are immediately available.
  • Notifies management regarding supplies, which must be ordered from outside the hospital.
  • Orders supplies as needed from the Anesthesia Workroom.
* Ensures that anesthesia machines and carts are clear and well stocked.
• Cleans surfaces of anesthesia machines when anesthesia cases are finished for the day.
• Collects and restocks anesthesia supply carts so that Operating Room and Procedural areas are always ready for use.
• Accesses medication delivery and/or medication areas, as authorized, in the performance of required duties, as needed.
• Performs related duties, as required.

ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Currently a Certified Anesthesia Technician by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians (ASATT), required.
• BCLS Certification, preferred.
• Must successfully complete sites' training program within three (3) month probationary period.
• Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to be well organized and work under high pressure required.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).