What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anesthesia Technician / ORA position at HOPCo?
At The CORE Institute, we are dedicated to taking care of you so you can take care of business! Our robust benefits package includes the following:
- Competitive Health & Welfare Benefits
- Monthly stipend to use toward ancillary benefits
- HSA with qualifying HDHP plans with company match
- 401k plan after 6 months of service with company match (Part-time employees included)
- Employee Assistance Program that is available 24/7 to provide support
- Employee Appreciation Days
- Employee Wellness Events
Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent is required.
- One year of EVS or equivalent experience is preferred.
- Healthcare industry experience is preferred.
Essential Functions
- Performs room turnover between cases in an efficient manner, following Universal Blood and Body Fluid (UBBF) precautions and utilizing Personal Protective Eyewear (PPE).
- Performs terminal cleaning of OR suites following a predetermined schedule on a rotational basis using PPE and following UBBF Guidelines.
- Maintains the cleanliness, orderliness, and appearance of substerile rooms and scrub sink areas.
- Monitors the surgery schedule and watches par levels in supply and patient care areas.
- Communicates to Materials Management/Buyer regarding the need for additional supplies and assist in the restocking of those areas.
- Practices safe working methods and universal precautions, utilizes PPE to avoid injury to self and others.
- Is familiar with precautions and handles hazardous material in such a way to protect self and coworkers.
- Is familiar with the principles of Aseptic Technique and maintains a safe distance from the sterile field when performing job functions in the OR environment.
- Dons appropriate surgical attire within the semi-restricted and restricted areas of the OR which includes surgical scrubs, hair covering, and masks where indicated.
- Understanding of traffic patterns is displayed.
- Promotes cost containment by utilizing equipment and supplies in a cost-effective manner.
- Assists in the safe transfer and transport of patients using proper body mechanics.
- Assist with patient positioning under the direction of an RN or Physician.
- Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
- Provides anesthesiologist support as a physician extender and part of the patient care team.
- Is familiar with anesthesia machines and is responsible for maintaining proper working order of the machines.
- Performs any other duties assigned.
