Anesthesia Tech (EGH)

Reports to Manager. Orders and manages supplies for Anesthesia and procedural related areas in Surgical Services. Stocks procedure rooms with adequate product. Sets up Art Line/Hot Lines to assist clinical staff. Maintains anesthesia equipment. Assists licensed anesthesia provider with duties related to the care and monitoring of patients and equipment.

MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS

• MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Cleans, sterilizes and sets up all anesthesia equipment.
• Assists anesthesia provider with patient assessment, monitoring, transport, positioning, insertion of intravenous and other invasive lines, and airway management.
• Provides daily maintenance of equipment and troubleshoots malfunctions.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of necessary equipment and supplies.
• Assists in the preparation of scheduled, emergent and urgent surgical procedures involving anesthesia care providers by ensuring necessary equipment and supplies are available, in working order & in proper location.
  
  

Ordering And Organizing

• Keeps anesthesia office, storage, and supply area clean and orderly.
• Monitors usage and orders supplies. Assures that needed stock supply items are located in proper places for easy access.
• Performs and maintains the established unit cleaning procedures and activities as prescribed by policy.
• Organizes and performs routine inventory checks to ensure adequate supply and check for outdates of anesthesia supplies.
• Restocks anesthesia carts in the OR suites in the morning and before shift ends. Inventories and organizes anesthesia carts and machine drawers, as well as the storage areas.
• Ensures necessary equipment is ready for use: hot lines, infusion pumps and hemodynamic equipment.
• Informs Surgery manager of equipment that is in need of repair, to ensure availability to group.
  
  

Teamwork

• Identifies areas that need improvement and communicates to center core charge or Surgery manager.
• Assists with and informs anesthesia group of any supply or equipment issues.
• Advises charge nurse/nurse manager/or anesthesia department of sensitive, emergent and potential problems with anesthesia supplies or equipment impact.
• May be asked to assist with other supply tasks such as replenishment, unpacking or organizing for Surgical Services areas.
• May be asked to assist with other duties when staffing is lower than normal.
• Reports any issues to manager if experiencing missing or back ordered supplies, or unable to complete daily duties.
  
  

Organizational Responsibilities

Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.
  
  

Commitment to Beacon's six-point Operating System, referred to as The Beacon Way:

• Leverage innovation everywhere.
• Cultivate human talent.
• Embrace performance improvement.
• Build greatness through accountability.
• Use information to improve and advance.
• Communicate clearly and continuously.
  
  

Education And Experience

• The knowledge, skills, and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent. Must maintain BLS and NRP certifications. Previous experience is preferred.
  
  

Knowledge & Skills

• A working knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology.
• Thorough knowledge and function of all autoclave routines, including aseptic technique testing, monitoring, cleaning and record keeping.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Must be able to deal with moderate to high levels of stress due to demands of the surgical team and the critical nature of many procedures.
• May work long hours without break when on call or in other emergency situations.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Able to stand for long periods of time, sometimes in awkward positions due to length and nature of surgical procedures.