Anesthesia Tech

Performs a variety of technical and supportive patient care tasks according to departmental policies to assist physicians and/or nurse anesthetists in performing anesthetic procedures; calibrates, monitors, troubleshoots, cleans and sterilizes various anesthesia equipment; provides technical skills in the preparation of all anesthesia equipment used during surgical and related medical procedures; and performs housekeeping, stocking, patient care and other duties as assigned.
- Actively participates in quality control, quality assurance and preventative maintenance activities.
- Assists in preparing operation rooms for a variety of anesthetic procedures.
- Assists in the correct and safe positioning of the patient for the operating procedure to be performed.
- Attends and participates in equipment and supply in-services, evaluations and staff meetings.
- Cleans anesthetic machine and other equipment after completion of anesthesia.
- Cleans rooms and changes linens.
- Completes all designated assignments in an accurate and efficient manner. Prioritizes work using available resources.
- Demonstrates ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of the individual taking into consideration age, culture, and developmental issues.
- Disposes of trash and linen per the SIPP protocol.
- Has a current working knowledge of location, operation and maintenance of common equipment and supplies located in the operating room region.
- Identifies and shares recommendations for containing costs in assigned area.
- Maintains inventory records and orders, stores, and distributes anesthesia supplies, drugs and equipment.
- May act as a role model for orientation and training of anesthesia technicians and other health care team members.
- Participates in the monitoring and documenting of quality improvement issues.
- Performs patient care functions according to hospital and region policies and procedures. Examples of tasks include: shave preps, non-invasive monitoring, specimen collection, ambulating and repositioning patients.
- Practices aseptic techniques according to established standards of care and infection control policies.
- Proactively uses the problem solving process to identify, prevent or resolve inter
- or intra-departmental problems.
- Receives instruments and equipment from assigned OR rooms, removes items tagged "broken" by nurse, and cleans rooms and equipment according to protocol.
- Responds to, documents and distributes items as requested in a timely manner.
- Sets up anesthetic machine, tracheal intubation, monitoring equipment, and other supplies peculiar to type of anesthesia.
- Supports administrative decisions and assures implementation and compliance with all department, institutional and regulatory policies and procedures.
- Transports/receives patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens within the region and hospital according to policies and procedure.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- One (1) year of progressively responsible and directly related work experience

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $50.00 - $80.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person