Anesthesia Technician

Essential Job Functions:

• Supports anesthesia care providers during invasive monitoring vascular access procedures

o Supplies and equipment are assembled as appropriate for procedures
o Additional supplies and equipment are procured during procedure as needed
o Supplies are restocked, as used, during the procedure and after the procedure

• Supports anesthesia care providers in the operating room environment

o Equipment is cleaned and contaminated items are disposed of in accordance with the infection control policy and manufacturer’s instructions for use
o Ability to differentiate between and anticipate the types of supplies and equipment needed for patient population, specific airway management is consistently demonstrated
o Ability to differentiate between and anticipate supplies needed for age, patient population specific general, regional and monitored anesthesia care is consistently demonstrated
o Ability to differentiate between and anticipate the types of monitoring equipment and supplies needed for patient population, specific care is consistently demonstrated
o Adequate par levels of supplies and medications are maintained

• Supports operating room procedures

o Patient and personnel safety procedures are adhered to (infection control, fire safety, electric and chemical hazards identified etc.)
o System issues are brought to management’s attention in a timely manner
o Interdisciplinary team participation is evident in all areas of practice
o Emergency situations are immediately and competently responded to (cardiac arrest, difficult airway, malignant hyperthermia etc.)

• Interfaces effectively with peers and customers and assumes responsibility for professional development of self and others per departmental policy

o Strengths and opportunities for professional development are identified and goals for self-improvement are set and documented
o A positive environment conducive to development of others is demonstrated on an ongoing basis including but not limited to perception, teaching, orienting, role modeling, and team participation
o Annual mandatory training activities are completed within established time frames

• Demonstrates leadership in the delivery of technical patient care

o Active participation in accomplishing the goals of the OR is demonstrated
o Recognition and support of peers is provided on a routine basis
o Time management and organizational skills are demonstrated /role modeled on a routine basis

• Regular and prompt work-site attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Knowledge & Ability:

• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards
• BLS certification is required upon hire
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement.
• Previous experience in a hospital environment is required
• Two year degree from an accredited college or technical school is preferred
• Is aware of professional standards and performs in accordance with them