What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anesthesia Technician position at University of Washington (UW) Medicine?
Job Detail
Job Title:
Anesthesia TechnicianReq:
2025-0124Location:
VMC Main CampusDepartment:
AnesthesiologyShift:
NightsType:
FTE:
1Hours:
City State:
Renton, WASalary Range:
Min $31.16- Max $50.98/hrly. DOE
Job Description:
Job Description
Anesthesiology
The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.
TITLE: Anesthesia Technician
JOB OVERVIEW: A health care provider whose responsibility is to supervise, coordinate and perform the roll of an anesthesia technician. Works with Surgical Service management to provide schedule assignments, education and training for all of the Anesthesia Assists and Technicians in the department. Works in conjunction with the charge nurse to coordinate room turnovers. Monitors anesthesia machines for repair and maintenance needs in conjunction with bio-med. Also responsible for maintaining stock levels for inventory.
AREA OF ASSIGNMENT: Anesthesiology
HOURS OF WORK: Various
RESPONSIBLE TO: Manager, Perioperative Services
PREREQUISITES:
Three years previous experience as an Anesthesia Technician or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience, preferred.
One to three years previous experience with anesthesia supplies, equipment, anesthesia set up, and as a materials ordering assistant preferred.
Must complete MA - Phlebotomy license issued by the Washington State Department of Health within 90 days of hire.
Must have current ASATT certification as an Anesthesia Technician or Technologist in good standing or be willing to obtain it within 3 months of hire.
BCLS, ACLS, and PALS required within 6 months.
Past history of good attendance to VMC standards.
Past history of satisfactory job performance that meets VMC standards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must demonstrate the ability to comprehend and read with the immediate execution of directions.
Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form in the English language.
Demonstrates the ability to work and stay on task without supervision.
Demonstrates responsible behavior, initiative, confidentiality and good interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all age groups served.
Demonstrates ability to actively participate and apply Valley Values in daily work.
UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
See Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner.
B. Essential Responsibilities and Competencies
Serve as an instructor/facilitator of educational in-services for anesthesia technicians.
Assist Anesthesia providers using aseptic or sterile technique with non-invasive and invasive patient procedures including peripheral; and/or central; intravenous and/or arterial line placement; airway management techniques including mask, endotracheal and/or emergency methods; and regional anesthesia techniques.
May provide direct patient care as needed and administering injections and IV drugs with an anesthesiologist's present.
Assists in rapid turnover of OR suites.
Coordinate opening of OR suites to initiate suite readiness for surgery.
Assists management with development of policies and procedures.
Identifies, communicates and helps initiate opportunities for improvement with management.
Coordinates daily assignments for other Anesthesia Technicians in their department.
Troubleshoots equipment, makes minor repairs and exchanges defective equipment when required.
Gives input to management for staff development and performance appraisals.
Participates in department quality improvement and risk management activities.
Assists in the development of action plans in response to professional staff feedback regarding improvement opportunities.
Assists with assessment data collection per unit/department standard.
Coordinates supplies and maintains the equipment for the airway management cart, cell savers, rapid infusers, anesthesia machines, defibrillators, difficult intubation cart, malignant hyperthermia cart, laser endotracheal tube, Biz monitors, anesthesia workroom and all other anesthesia related equipment.
Assists managing outdates of medication and equipment.
Insures accuracy in stocking of medication trays.
Assists with blood check in and infusion.
Coordinates trial and review of anesthesia equipment for purchase.
Strong ability to do multiple tasks.
Aids in capital budget preparation.
Able to set priorities, perform work accurately and meet deadlines.
Coordinates the ordering, acquisition and distribution of specialty supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures with manager and physicians daily.
Develops and maintains appropriate inventory levels and initiate purchase orders to reorder stock and non-stock items as required.
Reviews established contract pricing and product specifications agreements prior to actual order processing and coordinate their delivery and shipment.
Makes cost containment recommendations regarding supplies and equipment; investigates such operations as consignment and volume discounts and assists in implementation.
Provides current updated price information regarding patient charges.
Coordinates product recalls with manager.
Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of department policies and procedures involving purchasing supplies, processing and distribution.
Participates and provides assistance with the consignment inventory; procure, reconcile, order, and replace.
Demonstrates market responsibilities by supporting new programs and services.
Establishes and maintains the appropriate professional and ethical relationship with vendor representatives.
Provides data monthly or as needed to the manager regarding requisitions made for supply or instrumentation purchases.
Ensures all forms are complete, timely, accurate and filed for ease of retrieval.
Recommends conversion of inventory to either stock or non-stock.
Resolves critical backorders.
Assists in the evaluation of new products and communicates with sales representatives regarding questions and problems.
Responsible for assisting with troubleshooting anesthesia and other OR equipment.
Coordinate return anesthesia equipment/supplies to vendors for credit.
Coordinate with other departments, supplies and equipment when needed.
Coordinates daily actives with the charge nurse and or supervisor
Check in and out with charge nurse for breaks, lunches, outlining cases or when ever leaving the department.
Revised: 6/2020
Grade: SEIUSVC14O
FLSA: NE
CC: 7040
Job Qualifications:
PREREQUISITES:
Three years previous experience as an Anesthesia Technician or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience, preferred.
One to three years previous experience with anesthesia supplies, equipment, anesthesia set up, and as a materials ordering assistant preferred.
Must complete MA - Phlebotomy license issued by the Washington State Department of Health within 90 days of hire.
Must have current ASATT certification as an Anesthesia Technician or Technologist in good standing or be willing to obtain it within 3 months of hire.
BCLS, ACLS, and PALS required within 6 months.
Past history of good attendance to VMC standards.
Past history of satisfactory job performance that meets VMC standards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must demonstrate the ability to comprehend and read with the immediate execution of directions.
Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form in the English language.
Demonstrates the ability to work and stay on task without supervision.
Demonstrates responsible behavior, initiative, confidentiality and good interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all age groups served.
Demonstrates ability to actively participate and apply Valley Values in daily work.
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Salary : $31 - $51
