40 hpw Anesthesia Technician

Job Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Clean anesthesia machines, monitors, equipment and carts between cases according to established infection control and prevention standards
• Changes anesthesia circuit, reestablishes clean, safe environment for next surgical patient
• Knowledge of care, preparation, isolation and cleaning of flexible intubating scopes and glidescopes
• Functions as a role model and works collaboratively with anesthesia providers to anticipate needs of daily schedule and to ensure an efficient and safe environment
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with all members of the healthcare team, both departmentally and interdepartmentally
• Consistently demonstrate commitment to Core Values and must have exemplary attendance record
• Manage all inventory par levels and demonstrates proficient computer skills to enter electronic materials management orders daily
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge relating to the anesthesia procedures in order to effectively anticipate the needs of the anesthesia providers
• Organize and maintain anesthesia work room to enable all Anesthesia personnel to find items easily
• Prepare equipment and supplies needed to administer anesthesia.
• Prepare anesthesia carts in all anesthesia administration areas (OR, OB, Endo, etc.) daily
• Evaluate and maintain par levels of anesthesia supplies and equipment daily
• Prepare and deliver IVs hourly to the holding area according to OR schedule
• Assist with maintaining procedural areas in clean, neat, orderly condition
• Assist anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists with preparation for induction of general or spinal anesthesia
• May apply cardiac monitor leads and blood pressure cuff on patients in the O.R.
• Help transport patients and move or position them for anesthesia or surgery
• Ensure routine maintenance and daily electrical safety checks on machines
• Maintain routine specialty carts in readiness at all times (malignant hyperthermia cart, difficult airway and pediatric cart, nerve block cart)
• Maintain established par levels of anesthesia supplies on specialty carts
• Prepare supplies and equipment for special lines and procedures
• Assist with delivery of stat specimens to the lab or pathology
• Perform errands to other hospital departments within the scope of the anesthesia department
• Retrieve blood or blood products from the blood bank as directed
• Assist with disposal of trash and soiled linen appropriately
• Clean storage cabinets and carts in a timely basis
• Return equipment to proper storage area when not in use

It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.

Experience/Knowledge/Skills Required

• Possesses organization and planning skills
• Ability to concentrate and prioritize in distracting environment and during potential life threatening situations
• Ability to work at a quick pace with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a surgical services environment
• Ability to learn and retain basic technical knowledge of procedures
• Excellent attendance and punctuality is required

Education Required

• Ability to read, write and understand English at the 12th grade level
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of surgical procedures
• Excellent Computer skills (Materials Management, ORM, email and order entry)

Registration/Certification

• BLS Required
• EMT, C.N.A, M.A. certification/license or equivalent required
• Anesthesia Certification/Surgical Technologist or Central Sterilization Technician preferred

Physical/Environmental Requirements

This job will require lifting greater than 10lbs, frequent bending, pushing, walking and standing. Constant use of hearing, sight and speech. Frequent use of smell and touch. Frequent keyboard and telephone use. Constant concentration and problem solving.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

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