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AFTERNOONS: 2:00PM TO 10:30PM

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under general supervision from medical personnel, stocks and maintains supplies, equipment and drugs for the anesthesia providers. Prepares the operating rooms and performs routine laboratory testing and equipment maintenance. Assists physicians and nurses as needed during Operating Room emergencies.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

People

1. Maintains effective, professional, and appropriate communication.
2. Role models positive, proactive team member.
3. Identifies issues and problems related to patients, staff, and self, and communicates

with the responsible Supervisor (i.e. patient complaints, physician inquiries, staffing

issues, assignment problems).

Service

1. Stocks and maintains anesthesia supplies and drugs in the anesthesia carts,

anesthesia workroom, Pre-op Holding area, Same Day Surgical Hold area, operating

rooms, Endoscopy, and OB workroom.

1. Prepares set-up of operating rooms to include preparation of all intravenous and

pressure line systems, checking all necessary equipment for proper functioning

(where applicable).

1. Maintains, cleans, and prepares for reprocessing, anesthesia related equipment.
2. Assures availability of Ambu bags, Oxygen tanks, cardiac output machines,

transport monitors, and other necessary equipment in the O.R. (where applicable).

1. Routinely calibrates the laboratory equipment used for Anesthesia Services.
2. Operates laboratory equipment to obtain chemistry and blood test results
3. (hematocrit, glucose, sodium, potassium, calcium and thromboelastogram). Reports

these results to the MDA or CRNA (where applicable).

1. Delivers blood for transfusion to the anesthesia providers as necessary.
2. Cleans and stocks anesthesia machines and ventilators and checks availability of all

anesthesia related equipment.

10.Troubleshoots anesthesia equipment and makes minor repairs as needed. Notifies

the Lead Anesthesia Technician, CRNA Manager, or Bioengineering of necessary

repairs of equipment.

11.Maintains a clean and organized workroom.

12.Responds to requests for assistance by MDA/CRNA and during Blue Alerts and

other emergency calls.

13.Order supplies and medications.

14.Checks equipment and medication expiration dates.

15.Under the direct supervision of an Anesthesiologist, assists in the administration of

local anesthetics (where applicable).

16.Performs other related duties as assigned and required.

Quality and Safety

1. Supports and ensures that Regulatory Compliance is maintained.
2. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality

assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

1. Maintains a clean, safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for

patients/families in accordance with hospital standards.

1. Recognizes and responds to emergencies and alarms and immediately

communicates situation to appropriate persons.

1. Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit care data.
2. Performs general clerical duties as assigned.
3. Ensures an adequate stock of patient care supplies, proper functioning maintenance

and cleaning of equipment.

Growth

1. Open and receptive to performance feedback for personal growth including:

 Customer service

 Personal practice

 Regulatory and policy compliance.

1. Participates in discussions with the Manager/Supervisor's regarding job enrichment

and career progression, acquires certification if desired.

1. Supports administrative and unit governance changes to job role and unit

operations.

Research and Education

1. Actively supports orientation and education of staff
2. Attends and participates in educational forums as provided.
3. Completes required education in a timely manner and participates in on-going unit

specific educational programs.

1. Supports unit research within assigned role.

Community

1. Participate in community activities that promote HFH and the customers we serve.

 Heart Walk

 Community giving

 Other voluntary care organizations.

1. Represents HFHS by promoting an atmosphere of care, concern, pride and respect

to internal and external customers

1. Maintains awareness of personal actions and activities and the impact on the image

of nursing care.

Finance

1. Aware of financial implications of actions and decisions based on factors related to

safety and effectiveness.

1. Minimizes surplus stock in patient rooms and outside of the clean supply area.
2. Assist leadership in adjusting par levels for efficient supply management.
3. Incorporates supply and linen conservation in every day practice.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required. Previous experience in patient care environment preferred. Previous experience in equipment repair is preferred. Verbal and interpersonal communication skills required to interact with other members of health care team. Physical ability to lift and move patients, supplies and equipment. Walking and standing for long periods required. Successful completion of 180-day probationary period required to achieve knowledge of policies relative to job duties and patient care unit.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

BCLS highly desirable. ASATT certification preferred.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
• Department: Anesthesia_Techs
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable Additional Details
  
  This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

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