St. Augustine, Florida, USA
21 days ago
Anesthesia Tech | Operating Room | Full-time
Overview The Anesthesia Technician assists anesthesia and OR staff with preparing work areas prior to procedures. Ensures equipment and storage areas are clean, organized, and properly stocked. Assists anesthesia and OR staff with direct patient care. Responsibilities Assists in setting up work areas and in positioning anesthesia equipment and patient monitoring devices. Stocks and monitors anesthesia equipment, drugs, instruments, supplies, and disposables; orders, receives and tracks inventories. Cleans and maintains the anesthesia storage room on a daily basis. Cleans and sterilizes anesthesia equipment such as laryngoscopes, blades, and intubation scopes according to established procedures; stores equipment between uses. Wipes down each anesthesia cart and anesthesia machine after each Direct Patient Careing devices. Troubleshoot and report equipment errors. Ensures all patient charges are processed with accuracy. Assists anesthesia and OR staff with direct patient care. Prepares sterile set up for invasive monitoring lines and intravenous access. Assists anesthesia providers with placement of lines. Prepares and assists with setup of difficult airway equipment. Ensures that all needed supplies are readily available, assembled, and ready for use as requested by anesthesia. Assists with the transfer of the patient to the operating room suite and if needed to the OR bed. Assists with the application of patient monitoring devices. Assists with process of induction as requested. Performs all other duties as assigned by management within job scope. Qualifications Education / Training High School Diploma/Equivalent Additional Information: Skills & Abilities: Basic knowledge of hospital operating room conduct and safety procedures Skill in performing simple arithmetic calculations Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, to maintain simple records and log sheets, and to clearly and accurately identify and label supplies. Able to establish and maintain a sterile field and assist with invasive line placement. Ability to assist anesthesia with difficult airway. Experience Requirements 1 to 3 years Direct Patient Care Preferences: Operating Room experience Certificates/Licenses/Registration Basic Life Support (BLS) Preferences: Certified Anesthesia Technician Additional Information: BLS, provided by the American Heart Association (AHA), required within 30 days of hire.
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