Bozeman Deaconess Hospital is Hiring an Anesthesia Tech/Patient Care Tech- OR (PT- 0.75 FTE) Near Bozeman, MT
Position Summary:
The Anesthesia Tech performs duties under the direct supervision of a qualified professional Registered Nurse and/or Anesthesiologist. They perform a variety of technical and supportive patient care tasks to assist the anesthesiologists in performing anesthetic procedures and performs routine and delegated duties according to departmental policies. Communicate with patients while helping prepare them for anesthesia, allay fears and elicit patient cooperation.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
American Heart Association BLS
Preferred: American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians Certification
Preferred: 1 year patient care or anesthesia technician experience
Essential Job Functions:
Assemble and maintain anesthesia supplies
Determines anesthesia supply and equipment needs for operating room
Completes quality checks
Inspects, maintains, cleans, and calibrates equipment daily prior to induction
Troubleshoot anesthesia equipment malfunctions, routing nonfunctioning equipment for repair
Clean anesthesia machines, monitors, and equipment following infection control procedures
Maintains Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on hazardous materials and latex allergy items for anesthesia supplies
Participates in department Quality Improvement and Risk Management activities
Monitors daily temperature logs and eye wash station
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment
Ability to work varied shifts
Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.