Anesthesia Aide-Tech

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSEProvides assistance to the anesthesiologists, under the direction and supervision of both the anesthesia medical staff and the registered nursing staff in surgery.DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTIONThe Anesthesia team at Samaritan Health Services provides analgesia (relief from or prevention of pain), paralysis (muscle relaxation), amnesia (loss of memory), or unconsciousness. We are responsible for pre-anesthetic evaluation and care, medical management of the anesthetic procedure, management of the patient during surgery and post-care, and medical direction of any assisting non-physician who provides anesthesia care to the patient. Our hospitals are in accordance with the ASA Guidelines for the Ethical Practice of Anesthesiology and Guidelines for Patient Care in Anesthesiology.EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONSHigh School diploma or equivalent required.One (1) year experience in a similar position or successful completion of an ASATT accredited Anesthesia Technician or Technologist program required.Healthcare Provider BLS required.KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIESTime Management: Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.Team Building: Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.Stress Tolerance and Self Control: Ability to maintain patience and composure, control emotions, set clear boundaries and moderate high stress, difficult situations.Social Perceptiveness: Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.Mechanical: Knowledge of tools and equipment and how to use machines or systems. Ability to safely and effectively operate a variety of computerized simulation and treatment machines.Confidentiality: Knowledge of State and Federal (HIPAA) laws pertaining to confidentiality of protected health information. Ability to comply with laws and maintain confidentiality of patient information.PHYSICAL DEMANDSRarely(1 - 10% of the time)Occasionally(11 - 33% of the time)Frequently(34 - 66% of the time)Continually(67 - 100% of the time)WALK - INCLINECLIMB - STAIRSCLIMB - LADDERSQUAT Static (hold >30 sec) SQUAT Repetitive KNEEL (on knees)CRAWL (hands & knees) SIT LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 LbsLIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 - 60 LbsLIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 40 - 60 LbsLIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 LbsCARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 poundsCARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 poundsREACH - UpwardSTAND WALK - LEVEL SURFACELIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 LbsLIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 LbsLIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 LbsBEND FORWARD at waistROTATE TRUNK SittingROTATE TRUNK StandingREACH - ForwardMANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wristsFINGER DEXTERITYPINCH FingersGRASP Hand/FistPUSH (0-20 pounds force)PULL (0-20 pounds force)None specified