Anesthesia Technician II

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Organization:

MPHS-Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

Position Overview:

Responsible for the set up and calibration of anesthesia equipment and supplies needed for each operation or procedure. Supports the functionality of the department by distributing supplies and performing equipment maintenance, testing, and setup as needed. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety to help deliver optimal patient care.

Job Description:

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development). Job Description modifications for union represented position are subject to CBA guidelines.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

SURGICAL SERVICES.
•Coordinates the entire inventory process and maintains all anesthesia equipment including ventilators, intubation scopes, laryngoscopes, and physiologic monitors.
•Prepares for and assists anesthesiologists and physicians in a variety of surgeries or procedures.
•Interprets data and helps anesthesiologists formulate plan of care and requirements for treatment, such, precautions to be observed, equipment required, and medication and dosages and provides recommendations to physician as needed.
•Operates and troubleshoots diverse equipment and instruments necessary for job performance.
•Ensures that routine and priority tasks are completed within established departmental time frames.
•Mentors and fosters a constructive environment that helps students and new anesthesiologist professionals build confidence in their skills, knowledge and abilities.


CLERICAL.
•May perform clerical tasks such as retrieving, entering and revising patient electronic health records.
•Prepares and completes accurate documentation related to supply inventory and orders new supplies when necessary.


SAFETY.
•Maintains a clean, neat, and safe working environment, including cleaning and disinfecting equipment after each procedure.
•Inspects and calibrates equipment accordingly for proper operation and records the quality control (QC) results, reporting any malfunctions to the supervisor.


COMPLIANCE.
•Maintains strictest confidence of all patient protected health information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental, intentional, or inappropriate disclosure.
•Performs quality work in compliance with department standards, policies, and procedures, as well as local, state and federal regulatory agencies to deliver the highest level of patient safety and care.



EDUCATION:
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma

Other: Completion of an Anesthesia Technician Course


CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider


TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

1 year recent relevant experience.


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

General knowledge of anesthesia related tools, procedures, views, and equipment.

Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.

Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline.

General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).

Maintains all anesthesia equipment including ventilators, intubation scopes, laryngoscopes, and physiologic monitors.

Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.

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