Job Title: Anesthesia Tech
Profession: Allied Health
Specialty: Anesthesia Technology
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 5x8.0
Hours per Shift: 1:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Experience: Two years of experience as an Anesthesia Tech
Licenses: BLS preferred (American Heart Association ONLY)
Certifications: Certification by a nationally recognized professional certifying body is preferred
Description:
Assist in the care of patients undergoing anesthesia.
Prepare anesthesia equipment prior to the patient's arrival.
Place anesthesia monitors and ensure the cleanliness of anesthesia equipment.
Ensure availability of specialized anesthesia equipment and supplies.
Set up medications and supplies where applicable.
Continuously communicate with anesthesiologists, residents, and anesthesia technologists.
Assist clinicians with difficult intubations and the placement of central line catheters.
Operate the cell-saver machine and keep track of lab reports.
Participate in advanced surgical cases including cardiac, liver transplant, vascular, thoracic, and trauma.
Work directly with designated specialty faculty.
Provide on-call coverage as needed.
Ensure that anesthesia equipment is in good working order.
Complete preventive maintenance on anesthesia equipment.
Set up and operate sophisticated equipment and perform advanced troubleshooting.
Serve as a key resource person in using and maintaining specialized equipment.
Assist in the development and implementation of in-service training programs.
Train staff in the roles and responsibilities of an anesthesia technologist.
Perform anesthesia equipment set up and troubleshooting.
Test infusion pumps, nerve stimulators, defibrillators, and transport monitors.
Calibrate anesthesia machines and attach fiberoptic bronchoscopes to the video monitor.
Set up rooms between cases and provide full service set up at the end of the day.
Work with other units to ensure availability of specialized anesthesia equipment.
Perform set-up and support of ectopic procedures for anesthesia care.
Provide backup to the shift supervisor in their absence.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or operations manager.