Cardiovascular Anesthesia Technician

1 month ago

San Francisco, California, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time
Job Summary:

The Cardiovascular Anesthesia Technician plays a vital role in the provision of anesthesia to patients undergoing cardiac and other surgical procedures. This position assists the Anesthesiologist and/or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) throughout all phases of the procedure, including setup, maintenance, and servicing of anesthesia equipment.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Performs assessment of equipment requirements for the current day and future case load, including pressure lines, regional supplies, and other equipment.
  • Maintains knowledge required to maintain each piece of anesthesia equipment in good working status.
  • Maintains professional contact with various departments involved in providing support to the Anesthesia Department.
  • Demonstrates competency in specific technical skills as evidenced by skills/competency inventory.
  • Understands and participates in all regulatory requirements established by Kaiser and the labor management teams.
  • Attends all required meetings to increase communication within the department.
  • Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights and cultural/religious beliefs and age-specific needs.
  • Transports patients to and from the operating room, with and without the assistance of a physician, as appropriate to the condition of the patient.
  • Prepares and sets up all required anesthesia-related equipment, including anesthesia machines, transesophageal echo, physiologic monitors, transducers, and pediatric and adult carts.
  • Prepares invasive monitoring lines, including arterial, CVP, and PA lines.
  • Preps patient in anticipation of invasive monitoring line placement.
  • Applies monitoring devices to the patient and operates all common physiological monitors.
  • Assists with proper positioning of the patient for invasive monitoring line insertion, introduction of spinal anesthesia, and induction of anesthesia.
  • Assists the Anesthesiologist/CRNA with invasive line placement, induction of anesthesia, placement of transesophageal echo probe, and other ultrasound devices.
  • Troubleshoots anesthesia-related equipment failures, notifying and working with Biomedical Engineering personnel when deemed appropriate.
  • Cleans all anesthesia-related equipment after each patient use, following Sterile Processing Department protocols.
Requirements:
  • One to two years recent experience working as a CV Anesthesia Technician required.
  • High School Diploma/GED required.
  • General Anesthesia Technician experience required.
  • Ability to maintain and service all electronic and mechanical equipment, including testing, cleaning, calibrating, setting up, and reassembling of anesthesia-related equipment.
  • Knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology.
  • Proven record of ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and other medical center personnel.
  • Ability to work flexible hours within the union guidelines.
  • Able to provide off-hour standby coverage and call for emergency surgical procedures, including CV and General.
  • Ability to function as a team member within the department and willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
  • In all interactions with patients, members, physicians, staff, and visitors, demonstrates service-oriented behaviors that include culturally sensitive good manners, respect, and polite communications.
  • Demonstrates openness to creative and innovative approaches to providing service.
  • Demonstrated competency in but not limited to the following equipment: Drager, Philips monitors, i-Stat, Ultrasound devices, Hot Line and Rapid Transfusers.
  • Knowledge of basic anatomy, medical terminology, and treatment procedures commonly used in the administration of anesthesia.
  • Understanding of aseptic and infection control and demonstrates sterile protocols.
  • Excellent attendance and work record.
  • Service orientation.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Demonstration of a service-oriented philosophy.
  • Able to perform all duties according to department specific functional and environmental requirements.
  • Computer skills in accordance with the requirements of the job.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians, preferred.
  • AA in CV Technology or related degree preferred.

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