Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

POSITION PURPOSE


Anesthesia technicians are integral members of the anesthesia patient care team who assist anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists in a variety of specialized and complex invasive and non-invasive anesthesia procedures. The anesthesia technician provides patient care in collaboration with licensed anesthesia providers by preparing the patient and assisting in monitoring the patient’s condition during various anesthesia procedures. They take into consideration age specific, developmental, and cultural needs of the patient. The anesthesia technician also insures the acquisition, preparation, and application of the equipment and supplies that are required for the administration of anesthesia. The anesthesia technicians have on-call responsibilities and are available to the Department of Anesthesiology 24-hours a day, seven days a week for needed technical assistance and support.

POSITION PURPOSE

Anesthesia technicians are integral members of the anesthesia patient care team who assist anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists in a variety of specialized and complex invasive and non-invasive anesthesia procedures. The anesthesia technician provides patient care in collaboration with licensed anesthesia providers by preparing the patient and assisting in monitoring the patient’s condition during various anesthesia procedures. They take into consideration age specific, developmental, and cultural needs of the patient. The anesthesia technician also insures the acquisition, preparation, and application of the equipment and supplies that are required for the administration of anesthesia. The anesthesia technicians have on-call responsibilities and are available to the Department of Anesthesiology 24-hours a day, seven days a week for needed technical assistance and support.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists anesthesia professional staff as requested.

• Anticipates need for invasive procedures according to daily OR schedule.

• Assists in preparation and draping of patients for invasive monitoring procedures.

• Assists and anticipates needs of anesthesiologists in invasive monitor insertion and procedures such as pulmonary artery catheter, central venous access, fiber optic intubation, and/or difficult airway situations.

• Assists with the preparation of patients for the induction of anesthesia, including, but not limited to placement of blood pressure cuff, ECG leads, pulse oximeter, and connection of transducing devices as well as assisting with positioning of patients.

• Performs daily checks of all anesthetizing location to insure appropriate equipment is available and functioning properly.

• Under direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia provider, assists with the initiation of regional anesthesia procedures such as epidural, spinal, regional, sympathetic, or intravenous regional blocks.

• Gains competence in ultrasound machine. Assists with ultrasound guided nerve block.

• Under limited supervision, starts an intravenous line when requested by a licensed anesthesia provider. (If certified to do so)

• Assists with difficult airway procedures including preparation of equipment (Fiberoptic and Glidescope), assistance with airway procedures and maintenance of equipment.

• Assists licensed anesthesia provider with volume infusions, running rapid infusion pump, as directed during intraoperative volume resuscitation.

• Monitors EKG, arterial line, pulmonary artery wave forms during placement of such.

• In an emergency situation, under the direct supervision of licensed anesthesia provider, may check blood with Registered Nurse according to established policy.

• Actively participates in emergency situations, including CPR, according to established policy.

• Demonstrates dependability of participation in department anesthesia technician call coverage.

• Responds to requests from staff in a timely fashion.

• Provides technical support to the anesthesia professional staff in the pre-operative, peri-operative, and post-operative areas for the delivery of safe, efficient, ad cost-effective anesthesia care.
• Maintains the availability of necessary equipment in each operating room.
• Prepares and assembles transducer lines and equipment necessary for arterial, central venous, and pulmonary artery pressure monitoring as necessary or requested.

• Demonstrates detailed technical knowledge and trouble-shooting ability for anesthesia delivery system, Scavenger system, gas analyzer, EKG, pulse oximeter, and rapid infusion devices.

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