LPN Anesthesia Technician

LPN Anesthesia Technician (FT) Surgery - Abingdon, VA

Job ID: 004ECD

JOHNSTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Nursing - Surgery

Full-time (scheduled 72 hrs or more per pay period) - Day

Job Description

SCOPE OF POSITION
LPN-Anesthesia Technicians are to assist licensed anesthesia providers in the acquisition, preparation and application of the equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia. All duties are performed under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia provider or RN. Assists the anesthesia provider with intra-operative fluid management including volume resuscitation. Possibly operate auto transfusion equipment. Performs inspection and maintenance of the anesthesia gas delivery system. Performs and oversees cleaning, sterilizing, disinfecting, stocking and orders and maintains the routine anesthesia equipment and supplies. The LPN-Anesthesia Technician must have a thorough knowledge of the set-up, operation and anesthesia delivery systems, monitors and ancillary devices. Must possess and understand the anatomy and physiology as it applies to anesthesia care. Must be knowledgeable of all guidelines, policies and safety requirements as determined by relevant regulatory and standard setting O.R. agencies and organizations.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
See Table of Organization.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or GED and a graduate of an accredited LPN program. Two years of anesthesia technician experience or LPN experience strongly preferred.
Must have an active LPN license
CPR is required for any RN, LPN, PCT, Patient Transporter or other direct patient care provider. Emergency Department, Intensive Care Units, PACU, Medical Emergency Team and Anesthesia require ACLS. Pediatrics, SICU, Emergency Department and Medical Emergency Team also require PALS

Requirements
No additional requirements from any stated in the above description.

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