Anesthesia Technician

Position Summary: This is a PER DIEM role. Responsible for performing specialized patient care under the direction of the Director, Surgical Services. Responsible for cleaning and maintenance of all anesthesia equipment as well as ordering, stocking, distributing and maintaining inventory of anesthesia supplies. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Assists anesthesiologists and or nursing staff with direct patient care duties including but not limited to assisting with patient transfers, preparation of patient equipment, intubations, and regional anesthesia and placement of invasive monitors. Changes soda-lime containers according to specific guidelines. Sets up I.V. solutions, arterial lines and equipment for anesthesiologists use. Orders daily Anesthesia supplies from the storeroom and Pharmacy. Orders special equipment and replaces when needed. Reports to the Operating room any malfunctions of equipment; assumes responsibility for service maintenance and records of maintenance, including levels of gases and results of testing OR/PACU. Checks for operational activity of battery run equipment in Anesthesia. Conducts weekly inventory to maintain quantity of supplies at established level and prepares orders for appropriate departments. Participates in infection control through regular cleaning of anesthesia equipment and performs housekeeping duties to keep the anesthesia workroom neat and orderly. Cleans and maintains inhalation equipment, breathing circuits, connecting tubes and adapters. Assists secretary in performing clerical duties at control desk. Maintains Anesthesia and Operating Room Library and keeps catalog file up to date. Conducts routine checks of emergency carts and anesthesia carts; supplies anesthesia carts with scopes, endotracheal equipment and other supplies as indicated. Checks inventory against established listing pulling outdated drugs or equipment, replacing illegible labels, correcting other deficiencies ; notes action taken or needed on listings for Manager’s review and follow up. Sets up and calibrates invasive monitor transducers. Other Duties & Responsibilities Operates Glucometer when necessary. Performs other related duties as assigned by Director, Surgical Services. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications: 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. 3. One (1) year of related experience in Surgical Services, Operating Room, or PACU. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Associate’s degree. 2. Emergency Medical Technician Certification. SKILLS/ABILITIES: Good interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to work with detailed, confidential material, computer experience required. Must be a self starter, able to function with a minimum of supervision. Working Conditions Physical Environment: Occasional lifting of 30-35 lbs and turning patients. Prolonged standing and walking. Occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting. Exposure to infectious disease and possible carcinogenic chemicals. Exposure of blood-bourne pathogens. Manual Dexterity: Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulations for performing procedures and computer keyboard. Audible/Visual Demands: Requires ability to see computer screen, reports, and perform assistance in procedures with accuracy. Requires ability to hear instructions from physician and nursing staff. Scope of Position Responsibilities For Supervision: Not applicable. For Internal/External Relationships: Maintains sensitivity, maturity and flexibility in coping with difficult situations. Must be able to work with all levels of staff. Direct contact with hospital departments, physicians, patients and the community. Limits of Authority: Functions independe Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.