Anesthesia Technician - Main OR Anesthesiology

Position Details

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 892 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.

Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.

Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off

Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00
Shift: Monday - Friday, 1300-2130
Location: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL
Pay Rate: Min $16.58 Mid $17.83 Position Summary

Perform as a self-directional work team member committed to the common goal and purpose of providing assistance to the anesthesia providers throughout the operating room and alternate sites throughout the hospital. Conduct the day-to-day business of assisting with anesthesia equipment and supplies. Must be available to the anesthesia providers to contribute to the positive outcomes of patients, ensuring safety and working within their scope of practice in accordance with approved policies, procedures, and protocols.

Position Responsibilities
People At The Heart Of All That We Do

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.

Safety And Performance Improvement

• Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.

Stewardship

• Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
• Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.

People At The Heart Of All We Do

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
• Safety And Performance Improvement
  • Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
  • Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
  • Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
  • Stewardship
  • Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
  • Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
  • Standard Work Duties: Anesthesia Technician
  • Perform a variety of technical and supportive patient care tasks to assist attending anesthesiologists, residents and nurse anesthetists in performing anesthetic procedures in a variety of areas including but not limited to CVOR, TNOR, Cath lab, Interventional radiology, EP lab, Main OR, Peds OR, Women’s OR, and ECT in Behavioral Health, for patients ranging from infancy to geriatrics. Performs routine and delegated duties according to departmental policies.
  • Consult Operating Room schedule to determine supply and equipment needs for procedures; prepare anesthetizing locations for indicated procedure to include setting up and calibrating monitoring devices; troubleshoot anesthesia equipment malfunctions, routing non-functional equipment to the proper department for repair.
  • Assist anesthesia providers using aseptic technique with non-invasive and invasive patient procedures including peripheral and/or central intravenous and/or arterial line placement; airway management techniques including mask, endotracheal and/or emergency methods and regional anesthesia techniques.
  • Assist with patient laboratory tests and results including, but not limited to, ABG's, ACTs and other point of care tests.
  • Maintain knowledge of all equipment such as fluid warmers, Level one’s, and Glidescopes. Maintain stock and preparedness of intubation boxes, difficult airway carts and line carts in all areas.
  • Obtain blood products and pharmaceuticals assisting with preparation and delivery. Maintain immediate availability to assist in routine and emergency procedures.
  • Stocks Anesthesiologist/CRNA carts, workroom and operating rooms within expected time lines established by the manager/team leader. Properly prepares I.V. set-ups daily within established time frames.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the anesthesia workroom. Monitoring stock to ensure all items are within date.
  • Checks equipment for completeness and working status daily.
  • Clean anesthesia machines, monitors and equipment following procedures established by Infection Control. Ensure proper processing and storage of all scopes and collaborate with SPD to ensure appropriate cleaning.
  • Provides turnover of supplies and equipment for Anesthesiologist/CRNA between operative procedures within five to ten minutes. Inspect and properly assembles the line cart daily. Cleans and disinfects equipment daily according to policies and infection control guidelines.
  • Coaches, teaches and mentors others to continuously increase competence of the team by holding each team member accountable for their actions, behaviors, and work productivity. Decisions and actions on behalf of patients are determined in an ethical manner. Patient and staff safety are a priority in all areas of planning and decision-making and this is exhibited through following established approved policies, procedures, and protocols.
  • Communicates effectively with the physician, members of the multidisciplinary team, patient and family members using appropriate verbal and written communication skills as evidenced by MD, patient, and customer feedback surveys. Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy; as evidenced by adhering to HIPPA guidelines. Organize job functions and work assignments to be able to effectively complete assignments within established time frames. Demonstrate knowledge of all equipment and systems/technology necessary to complete duties as evidenced by attending in-services on equipment/systems/technology as provided and needed.
  • Functions as part of an interdisciplinary team. Collaborates with team members to ensure patient's well-being and promote optimum patient outcomes Assumes responsibility for acquiring information that is essential to the successful performance of duties and responsibilities Assumes responsibility for adherence to personal appearance, dress and grooming standards, always portraying a professional appearance.
  
  

Competencies & Skills

Essential:

• Demonstration of time management and organizational skills.
• Effective problem solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and team working skills.
• Demonstration of effective verbal communication.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure in a stressful environment, and often without relief.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge relating to the anesthesia procedures in order to effectively anticipate the needs of the anesthesiologist.
• Ability to set priorities and respond appropriately to actual and/or potential life-threatening situations.
• Physical abilities to complete job duties which include lifting, standing, walking, ability to push, pull, climb, stoop, kneel, reach overhead and rotate trunk for prolonged periods.

Nonessential:

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• High School or Equivalent

Nonessential:

• Associate Degree

Nonessential:

• College coursework in healthcare and/or basic sciences preferred

Essential:

• Basic Cardic Life Support

Other information:
Experience Essential:
-One year of direct patient contact experience as PCA, tech in procedural area preferred

License: Basic Life Support
-Certifications Preferred: American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians

Salary : $17 - $18