Work where every moment mattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a bed general acute care community hospital located in Torrington Connecticut that serves as a regional health care resource for the residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient safe and comfortable patient environmentPOSITION SUMMARYPURPOSEPerforms a variety of duties for the Anesthesia Dept to maintain and make available supplies and equipment for the day to day function of the anesthesia staff Interacts and works with the several hospital departments including Nursing Biomedical Engineering Materials Management Purchasing Central Sterile and Pharmacy Under the direction of the Clinical Manager of Surgical Services the Anesthesia Technician is responsible for the day to day management of the supplies Cleaning the work areas helping facilitate the Anesthesia work loadESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs Quality Control Functionsa Sets up all anesthesia carts with supplies and equipment in an accurate and timely mannerb Disinfects anesthesia equipment according to established procedures in a timely mannerc Maintains an inventory of non disposable supplies sterile disposable and clean items to ensure par levels are kept at all timesd Restocks carts daily and workrooms twice a week supplies medications in OR OB and AMUe Delivers appropriate materials and specialized equipment to operating rooms as requestedf Restocks and cleans anesthesia cabinets supply carts and epiduralspinal carts in all anesthetizing locations daily OR OB AMUg Ensures obstetrics department is adequately restocked by retrieving necessary suppliesh All carts and machines are cleaned daily Processes instrumentation correctlya Ensures that the proper equipment and materials are available in all anesthetizing locationsb Inventory is current and rotatedc Notifies Clinical Manager Surgical Services Anesthesia Dept and Materials Management of obsolete inventory Coordinates orders through purchasing departmentmiddot Arranges delivery of suppliesmiddot Receives vendors via Purchasing Assists AnesthesiologistsCRNAs with patient carea Assists with patient transfers to and from the OR tableb Assists with monitor placement induction and intubation of patientsc Assists with special procedures including blocks and epiduralsd Assists with patient transport Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety departmentservice safety and specific jobrelated hazardsa Attends all required safety education programsb Provides complete and accurate responses to safety questionsc Operates assigned equipment and performs all procedures in a safe manner as instructedd Maintains work area and equipment in the condition required by department standardse Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functionsf If managerleader provides for the safety of department employees Follows the hospital exposure control plansbloodborne and airborne pathogensa Demonstrates knowledge of techniques procedures and correct use of protective barrier equipmentb Ensures a safe environment by instituting appropriate control measuresc Attends annual education programs Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients families visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional responsible and courteous environmenta Interacts with all of the above in a considerate helpful and courteous manner as observed by the manager and peersb Fosters mature professional relationships with fellow employees in a courteous friendly manner as measured by management observation and peer inputc Maintains professional composure and confidence during stressful situationsd Maintains open communication using appropriate chain of command regarding issuese Conducts all work activities with respect for rights and wishes of patients visitors families and fellow employeesf Maintains confidentiality of all Hospital and patient information at all times as observed by peers and managementg Presents neat appearance in proper attire and identification as required by the position department and hospital policyh Continuously displays a ldquocan dordquo attitude within the department and across departmental lines to contribute to the overall customer service program in place Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a departmentunit team inter and intradepartmentally to facilitate the departmentrsquosunitrsquos ability to meet its goals and objectivesa Willingly offers assistance to others when requested as observed by the managerb Attends of meetings as assigned by the department managerc Participates in staff meetings as determined by the managerd Supports the hospitals mission policies and procedures through attendance and participation at committee meetings if applicablee Utilizes automated system to communicate inter and intradepartmentally as appropriatef Completes work assignments on timereadily accepts assignments as observed by the managerg Reports to work on time as observed by the managerh Is at work as scheduled as observed by the manager Efficient use of work time to accomplish assignments as well as the ability to accept or respond to change in the work environment in a way that promotes the organizationrsquos goals and objectives Reports to work on time of the time Requests for time off are received by the manager according to department standards Pursues self development Attends inservices and programs designed to increase knowledge related to job duties Displays and upholds CHH core values of dignity compassion service excellence community and integrity Consistently demonstrates caring for patients for one another and for the organization they are part of and contributes to building trust pride and camaraderie JOB KNOWLEDGE SKILL REQUIREMENTS AND DESIRED ATTRIBUTESInternal and external contact with all necessary parties Handles multiple priorities independent discretiondecision making manages stress appropriately works alone effectively works in close proximity to others andor in a distracting environment works with others effectively Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe hisher responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance Attends all required department specific education and training programs and can describe hisher responsibilities related to department safety and specific jobrelated hazards Follows the hospital exposure control plansbloodborne and airborne pathogens Attire is professional neat clean and appropriate for the work environment Wears proper identification while on duty Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times as observed by peers and management Reports to work on time and meets acceptable standard for attendance Attends a minimum of two staff meetings reads minutes for all staff meetings and participates in committees as required Appropriate Pharmacy Certification for role as determined by the Director of Pharmacy CPR Certification requiredWork where every moment mattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a bed general acute care community hospital located in Torrington Connecticut that serves as a regional health care resource for the residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient safe and comfortable patient environmentPOSITION SUMMARYPURPOSEPerforms a variety of duties for the Anesthesia Dept to maintain and make available supplies and equipment for the day to day function of the anesthesia staff Interacts and works with the several hospital departments including Nursing Biomedical Engineering Materials Management Purchasing Central Sterile and Pharmacy Under the direction of the Clinical Manager of Surgical Services the Anesthesia Technician is responsible for the day to day management of the supplies Cleaning the work areas helping facilitate the Anesthesia work loadESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs Quality Control Functionsa Sets up all anesthesia carts with supplies and equipment in an accurate and timely mannerb Disinfects anesthesia equipment according to established procedures in a timely mannerc Maintains an inventory of non disposable supplies sterile disposable and clean items to ensure par levels are kept at all timesd Restocks carts daily and workrooms twice a week supplies medications in OR OB and AMUe Delivers appropriate materials and specialized equipment to operating rooms as requestedf Restocks and cleans anesthesia cabinets supply carts and epiduralspinal carts in all anesthetizing locations daily OR OB AMUg Ensures obstetrics department is adequately restocked by retrieving necessary suppliesh All carts and machines are cleaned daily Processes instrumentation correctlya Ensures that the proper equipment and materials are available in all anesthetizing locationsb Inventory is current and rotatedc Notifies Clinical Manager Surgical Services Anesthesia Dept and Materials Management of obsolete inventory Coordinates orders through purchasing departmentmiddot Arranges delivery of suppliesmiddot Receives vendors via Purchasing Assists AnesthesiologistsCRNAs with patient carea Assists with patient transfers to and from the OR tableb Assists with monitor placement induction and intubation of patientsc Assists with special procedures including blocks and epiduralsd Assists with patient transport Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety departmentservice safety and specific jobrelated hazardsa Attends all required safety education programsb Provides complete and accurate responses to safety questionsc Operates assigned equipment and performs all procedures in a safe manner as instructedd Maintains work area and equipment in the condition required by department standardse Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functionsf If managerleader provides for the safety of department employees Follows the hospital exposure control plansbloodborne and airborne pathogensa Demonstrates knowledge of techniques procedures and correct use of protective barrier equipmentb Ensures a safe environment by instituting appropriate control measuresc Attends annual education programs Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients families visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional responsible and courteous environmenta Interacts with all of the above in a considerate helpful and courteous manner as observed by the manager and peersb Fosters mature professional relationships with fellow employees in a courteous friendly manner as measured by management observation and peer inputc Maintains professional composure and confidence during stressful situationsd Maintains open communication using appropriate chain of command regarding issuese Conducts all work activities with respect for rights and wishes of patients visitors families and fellow employeesf Maintains confidentiality of all Hospital and patient information at all times as observed by peers and managementg Presents neat appearance in proper attire and identification as required by the position department and hospital policyh Continuously displays a ldquocan dordquo attitude within the department and across departmental lines to contribute to the overall customer service program in place Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a departmentunit team inter and intradepartmentally to facilitate the departmentrsquosunitrsquos ability to meet its goals and objectivesa Willingly offers assistance to others when requested as observed by the managerb Attends of meetings as assigned by the department managerc Participates in staff meetings as determined by the managerd Supports the hospitals mission policies and procedures through attendance and participation at committee meetings if applicablee Utilizes automated system to communicate inter and intradepartmentally as appropriatef Completes work assignments on timereadily accepts assignments as observed by the managerg Reports to work on time as observed by the managerh Is at work as scheduled as observed by the manager Efficient use of work time to accomplish assignments as well as the ability to accept or respond to change in the work environment in a way that promotes the organizationrsquos goals and objectives Reports to work on time of the time Requests for time off are received by the manager according to department standards Pursues self development Attends inservices and programs designed to increase knowledge related to job duties Displays and upholds CHH core values of dignity compassion service excellence community and integrity Consistently demonstrates caring for patients for one another and for the organization they are part of and contributes to building trust pride and camaraderie JOB KNOWLEDGE SKILL REQUIREMENTS AND DESIRED ATTRIBUTESInternal and external contact with all necessary parties Handles multiple priorities independent discretiondecision making manages stress appropriately works alone effectively works in close proximity to others andor in a distracting environment works with others effectively Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe hisher responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance Attends all required department specific education and training programs and can describe hisher responsibilities related to department safety and specific jobrelated hazards Follows the hospital exposure control plansbloodborne and airborne pathogens Attire is professional neat clean and appropriate for the work environment Wears proper identification while on duty Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times as observed by peers and management Reports to work on time and meets acceptable standard for attendance Attends a minimum of two staff meetings reads minutes for all staff meetings and participates in committees as required Appropriate Pharmacy Certification for role as determined by the Director of Pharmacy CPR Certification requiredEDUCATIONEquivalent to high school education preferredEXPERIENCE Prior experience of anesthesia equipment preferred Previous experience with materials management andor purchasing preferred Directed to ensure the smooth operation of the Anesthesia Dept Room Exhibits a high level of time management skills and flexibility in performing daily activities Meets performance expectation for Customer Service Teamwork Resource Utilization and Staff and Self Development as outlined in the performance One year experience in Anesthesia or related work experience preferredWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentEDUCATIONEquivalent to high school education preferredEXPERIENCE Prior experience of anesthesia equipment preferred Previous experience with materials management andor purchasing preferred Directed to ensure the smooth operation of the Anesthesia Dept Room Exhibits a high level of time management skills and flexibility in performing daily activities Meets performance expectation for Customer Service Teamwork Resource Utilization and Staff and Self Development as outlined in the performance One year experience in Anesthesia or related work experience preferredWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment