Anesthesia Tech
Trinity HealthAbout the role
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Evening ShiftDescription:
At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.MercyOne Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states, offering the only comprehensive cardiology center and level II regional neonatal intensive care unit in the area as well as the newly constructed MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center. Other services include a trauma center, a CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit, home health care, orthopedics, retail pharmacies, palliative care, and a wide range of outpatient and community services. MercyOne operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units and a 40-bed nursing home.
In recognition of the strength of its nursing service and the overall quality of patient care, MercyOne Dubuque has been designated a Magnet® hospital four consecutive times - the nation's most prestigious award for nursing excellence.
Want to learn more about MercyOne Dubuque? Click here: https://www.mercyone.org/dubuque/find-a-location/
Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire Anesthesia Tech!
As an Anesthesia Tech at MercyOne, you will under the direct supervision of a registered professional nurse providing holistic, compassionate, individualized, and effective patient care by assisting with patient care that is consistent with the Mission of MercyOne, Vision of Patient Care Services, evidence-based standards of care, and established policies and procedures. Under supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Anesthesia Technician provides technical assistance in preparation of the anesthesia station. Has knowledge of recommended practices for cleaning and processing of anesthesia equipment and basic safety requirements of anesthesia equipment and supplies.
Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 12:00pm – 8:30pm with occasional flex.
General Requirements:
Under direction of the RN, provides technical assistance in preparation of the anesthesia station, changes ventilators and oxygen/nitrous tanks as necessary. Maintains inventory of supplies and medications on anesthesia cart in all operating rooms and C-section room. Able to identify all anesthesia supplies both adult and pediatric.
Demonstrate ability to understand and follow directions.
Provide physical, emotional, and spiritual care to the patient population with respect to age specific and culturally sensitive needs as described in the department’s scope of service.
Record and report information such as equipment malfunction to Clinical Director or appropriate person.
Maintain, assemble, and organize equipment needed for a safe secure environment, is aware of safety precautions necessary for use of anesthetic agents.
Complete routine daily assignments.
Assist in procedures with anesthesia providers such as block insertion, difficult airway intubations and rapid transfusions.
Perform additional duties as requested such as transporting patients and obtaining medications, supplies, and medical records from other departments.
Proficient/resource to other operating room staff on anesthesia equipment including but not limited to gas machines, arterial line blood pressure monitoring, rapid transfusers and the jet ventilator.
Preparation of IV solutions under the supervision of the anesthetist or registered nurse.
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