Anesthesia Tech

Job Requirements

Maintains and organizes the anesthesia environment, equipment, supplies and personnel to facilitate department functions.

• Sets up anesthesia equipment and understands the function and use of each item (e.g. invasive pressure monitoring, IV’s, airway equipment).
• Obtains and stocks supplies and equipment as requested by the anesthesia care team. Maintains availability of necessary equipment in each OR. Stocks adequate par levels of anesthesia supplies in all anesthetizing locations including: travel carts, emergency airway carts and regional carts.
• Demonstrates detailed technical knowledge and troubleshooting ability for anesthesia delivery system (anesthesia machines) and monitoring equipment.
• Cleans anesthesia machines, monitors and equipment following infection control procedures. Contaminated items are disposed of in accordance with infection control policy.
• Maintains equipment inventory to track repairs, loaners and demos.
• Knowledge of the location of the material safety data sheets (MSDS) on hazardous materials.
• Provides perioperative technical support to Anesthesia Care Team for delivery of safe patient care.
• Knowledgeable of The Joint Commission (TJC) accreditation policies and procedures, sentinel events, environment of care and other TJC mandates directly related to anesthesia and patient safety.
• Makes available, assemble, and assist with operation of specialized equipment such as fiberoptic equipment; rapid infusion devices/blood warmers; patient warming devices; neuromuscular devices and infusion pumps
  
  

Work Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent is required. CPR certification is required.

• Six months clinical healthcare experience (PCT, CNA, MA, EMT, etc.) or equivalent preferred.