Anesthesia Technician 2

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The University of Miami UHealth Department of Lennar - Perioperative Services has an exciting opportunity for a full time Anesthesia Technician in Coral Gables. The incumbent assists anesthesiologist by setting up equipment and preparing medications. Additionally, the incumbent orders, stocks, tests, and maintains anesthesia supplies, medications, and equipment. The Anesthesia Technician also washes and sterilizes reusable equipment and reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Cleans, organizes, and maintains anesthesia workroom, supplies, and equipment.
• Prepares and maintains patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems pre, intra, and post anesthesia.
• Takes into consideration age-specific issues to meet the needs of the various patient groups.
• Maintains quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Documents and maintains preventative maintenance and quality records.
• Assists with transport of patients and laboratory specimens.
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and meetings, and in-services.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions

• Assists anesthesiologists with setting up of anesthesia machines, intubation equipment, etc.
• Demonstrates competency in the inventory stocking and troubleshooting of all anesthesia equipment
• Has knowledge of age specific factors as it relates to anesthesia equipment set up
• Demonstrates knowledge and functional application of basic OR equipment
• Implements appropriate preventative measure for patients identified with safety risks (i.e. falls, latex allergy, malignant hyperthermia).
• Maintains, cleans and sterilizers rigid and flexible endoscopes, equipment and instruments.
• Assists with technical procedures such as: nerve blocks, spinals, emergency intubation
• Use available RN resources when questions arise.
• Takes action in emergency/rapidly changing situations and takes basic life sustaining or other appropriate steps to temporarily manage the situation.
• Alerts appropriate RN team members as emergencies arise.
• Upon request, is able to gather equipment that will be needed to control emergency patient care situations.
• Understands and uses equipment properly, after instruction, considering the maintenance, safety and availability.
• Maintains area stocked with the necessary supplies
• Precepts new hire Anesthesia Tech
• Answers telephone promptly and courteously using proper telephone etiquette and routes calls and messages appropriately
• Maintains preventive maintenance log on the anesthesia machines
• Demonstrates ability to function independently in organizing and prioritizing assigned responsibilities on a daily basis as evidenced by coordination of case load and individual anesthesiologist's request.
• Assist anesthesiologists as necessary in all areas needed, such as Surgery, GI Procedure, CT and Interventional.
• Initiates and or assists with cleaning of anesthesia machines, carts, cables and blood pressure cuffs to facilitate and ensure efficient operating room turnover and productivity.
• Perceives potential problem situations, intervenes, removes and reports defective equipment to management, Bio-Medical and Equipment Company.
• Monitors preventive maintenance schedule for anesthesia machines and equipment to ensure that biannual checks are performed by contracting appropriate personnel.
• Monitors and maintains appropriate inventory/par level of all anesthesia related supplies and equipment.
• Cares for and cleans all anesthesia machines and related equipment/supplies according to established Infection Control policy and procedures.
• Maintains anesthesia work room clean, organized, tidy and clutter free.
• Demonstrates ability to anticipate special needs of anesthesiologists and or surgical procedures to prevent delays by responding in an appropriate and timely manner.

Professional Accountability

• Consistently maintain complete confidentiality of all medical, financial, employees, computer and other sensitive materials, which may violate HIPAA regulations and/or jeopardize the privacy of others.
• Attends meetings as needed.
• Acts as role model and maintain professional demeanor at all times.
• Develops and maintains clinical competency.
• Demonstrates professional independence in the practice of nursing.
• Consults internal experts when appropriate.
• Maintains documentation of the continuing education requirements.
• Maintains CPR provider card.
• Maintains certification.
• Attends all mandatory in-services as directed
• Actively supports and participates in performance improvement activities.
• Seeks/accepts training to learn new skills and maintain current competencies.
• Maintains professional certifications/licensure in active status.
• Practices within the guidelines and scope of a surgical technologist.
• Displays courtesy toward customers by introducing self and addressing customer by name; utilizes AIDET effectively.
• Meets customers' expectation by listening to them, demonstrating sensitivity and awareness of others.
• Follows through to ensure that established expectations are satisfied; keep customers informed of progress.
• Works effectively and cooperatively in groups/teams to ensure quality patient care.
• Communicates effective with manager and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Attempts to resolves patient/physicians and visitors complaints and refers unresolved issues to managers.
• Demonstrate dependability/reliability by promptly reporting to work when scheduled.
• Serves as mentor and role model
• Compliance with UM, Hospital and department policies and procedures
• Receptive to constructive guidance and criticism, and responds in an appropriate manner as observed by immediate supervisory personnel.
• Adheres to UHEALTH Standards of Behavior.
• Other duties as assigned.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification and Licensing:

Certification in relevant specialty or field preferred

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the University's core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H7