| Location | Renton, WA |
JOB DESCRIPTION
The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.
TITLE: Anesthesia Technician
JOB OVERVIEW: A health care provider whose responsibility is to supervise, coordinate and perform the roll of an anesthesia technician. Works with Surgical Service management to provide schedule assignments, education, and training for all of the Anesthesia Assists and Technicians in the department. Works in conjunction with the charge nurse to coordinate room turnovers. Monitors anesthesia machines for repair and maintenance needs in conjunction with bio-med. Also responsible for maintaining stock levels for inventory.
DEPARTMENT: Anesthesiology
HOURS OF WORK: Various
REPORTS TO: Manager, Perioperative Services
PREREQUISITES:
Three years previous experience as an Anesthesia Technician or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
One to three years previous experience with anesthesia supplies, equipment, anesthesia set up, and as a materials ordering assistant preferred.
Must complete MA - Phlebotomy license within 90 days of hire.
Must have current ASATT certification as an Anesthesia Technician or Technologist in good standing or be willing to obtain it within 12 months of hire.
BCLS, ACLS, and PALS required within 6 months.
History of good attendance to VMC standards.
History of satisfactory job performance that meets VMC standards.
Must provide evidence of high school diploma or GED certificate, college.
Transcripts or license issued by the Washington State Department of Health.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must demonstrate the ability to comprehend and read with the immediate execution of directions.
Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Demonstrates the ability to work and stay on task without supervision.
Demonstrates responsible behavior, initiative, confidentiality, and good interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all age groups served.
Demonstrates ability to actively participate and apply Valley Values in daily work.
UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS: See Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: A. Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner. B. Essential Responsibilities and Competencies
Serve as an instructor/facilitator of educational in-services for anesthesia technicians.
Assist Anesthesia providers using aseptic or sterile 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.
May provide direct patient care as needed and administering injections and IV drugs with an anesthesiologist''s present.
Assists in rapid turnover of OR suites.
Coordinate opening of OR suites to initiate suite readiness for surgery.
Assists management with development of policies and procedures.
Identifies, communicates, and helps initiate opportunities for improvement with management.
Coordinates daily assignments for other Anesthesia Technicians in their department.
Troubleshoots equipment, makes minor repairs and exchanges defective equipment when required.
Gives input to management for staff development and performance appraisals.
Participates in department quality improvement and risk management activities.
Assists in the development of action plans in response to professional staff feedback regarding improvement opportunities.
Assists with assessment data collection per u