What are the responsibilities and job description for the ANESTHESIA TECHNICIAN I position at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center?
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Shift:
Wednesday/Thursday 11:00am-7:30pm
Saturday/Sunday 6:30am/7:30pm
Under the direction of the Anesthesia Manager assists staff Anesthesiologist and CRNA’s in performing technical anesthesia preparations for procedures in all anesthetizing locations. Responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, and verifying the proper functions of anesthesia and monitoring equipment in the operating room. Also responsible for setting up anesthesia supplies and equipment in operating rooms and out of the OR procedure areas. Uses knowledge of POC (Point of Care) testing, critical care monitoring and stocking of all anesthesia supplies. Performs all duties of an anesthesia technician.
Shift:
- Full-time/40 hours
- Weekends required
Location:
4940 Eastern Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Work requires a high school diploma and successful completion of an anesthesia tech program or two years of work experience as an anesthesia technician. Knowledge of medical terminology is typically acquired through a college-level anatomy and physiology course.
Experience/knowledge with patient care procedures as related to anesthesia, electrocardiograms, airway support devices, peripheral line access devices, and pressure waveforms; operational knowledge of physiologic monitoring devices and techniques.
2. ASATT certification desirable. CPR is also required. (CPR BLS must be the completion of the Healthcare Provider Course from the American Heart Association)
3. Work requires the skills to read and understand instructions, add and subtract numbers, and make comparisons between numbers and letters.
4. Work requires the ability to understand and respond to simple written or verbal instructions. Incumbents must respond appropriately to instructions, questions, or requests for information. Work occasionally requires contact with patients and/or visitors which involves courtesy.
Required Physical, Mental, and Visual Abilities
1. Lifting and/or carrying objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds.
2. Pushing and/or pulling non-motorized equipment (e.g., stretchers, supply carts, mops) weighing 20 to 50 pounds.
3. Reaching and grasping objects. 4. Walking and/or standing for extended periods of time.
