Surgery Anesthesia Support Tech - Surgical Float Pool

POSITION SUMMARY

To be fully engaged in providing Uncompromised Safety, Superior Quality, Memorable Patient/Customer Experiences, and Financial Stewardship by: Assisting the Anesthesia and Nursing Personnel in the care of the surgical patient. Willing and able to float to all four hospitals: Palm Bay Hospital, Cape Canaveral Hospital, Viera Hospital and Holmes Regional Medical Center. Flexibility with shifts and assigned locations is an expectation of the position. A comprehensive orientation and On-the job training at all 4 hospitals will be provided.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Floats to all 4 hospitals as needed and directed by float pool/ central resource team.
• Performs a variety of technical and supportive patient care tasks to assist in performing procedures for patients ranging from infancy to geriatrics.
• Performs routine and delegated duties according to all Health First and department policies.
• Works under the supervision of the Anesthesiologist, registered nurse.
• Utilizing the OR schedule, prepares OR rooms and other procedure areas where anesthesia is provided with appropriate equipment and supplies.
• Assembles and assist with the operation of specialized equipment such as humidification units; fiberoptic endoscopic equipment, patient warming devices.
• Performs daily performance checks and troubleshoots anesthesia machines and equipment to ensure proper functioning prior to patient use, inspects for defects, and schedules repairs.
• Disinfects and sterilizes anesthesia instruments.
• Cleans anesthesia machines, monitors and equipment following procedures.
• Maintain immediate availability to assist in routine and emergency procedures.
• Anticipates need for invasive monitoring according to daily OR schedule.
• Maintains an organized environment and supply storage areas.
• Has knowledge of basic monitoring functions.
• Assists with surgical room turnover as needed.
• Assists with positioning patients for surgery as needed.
• Assists with cleaning and stocking surgical areas as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Work Experience:
• Licensure: N/A
• Certification: Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Organized and can establish a good rapport with surgical staff and peers.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Associate's degree or Technical degree
• Work Experience: 2 years of experience
• Licensure: N/A
• Certification: Anesthesia Tech specializing in Anesthesia credentialed from the American Society of Anesthesia Technicians/Technologists (ASATT) preferred.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (ADA, Travel, Environment, Noise)

• Must be able to travel to all 4 hospitals.
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must be able to lift, turn, pull, push or ambulate patients/equipment up to 90% of the assigned shift.
• Must have visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform clinical tasks.
• Must be physically agile and can stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Must have corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Must pass color blindness test.