JOB SUMMARY

Expedite, facilitate and support the clinical work done by the anesthesia professional or caregiver by procuring, assembling, troubleshooting, maintaining, cleaning and ensuring anesthesia equipment is operational. Ensure adherence to Hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Essential and other responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:

SUPPLIES - Stock anesthesia carts with supplies to be used for line insertion, intubation and airway management during surgery

EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - Ensure anesthesia workroom has adequate inventory, is well organized and maintained

PROCEDURES - Use sterile technique and follow universal protocol, assist with room preparation and turnover by removing soiled supplies and equipment as well as processing and assembling area anesthesia supplies and equipment for next case

PROCEDURES - Under direct supervision and upon request of the anesthesia provider make available, medications, assemble and assist with the operation of specialized equipment, i.e., cellsaver, rapid infusion pump, emergency airway equipment, intubation scopes and devices. Maintain knowledge of anesthesia equipment and procedures used at the Hospitals anesthetizing locations

PROCEDURES - Assist anesthesia provider with the placement of invasive monitoring lines such as; arterial, venous and PA catheters

RELATED WORK - Perform related duties and responsibilities as required
PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols

PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes

PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk

PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner

PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED equivalent

EXPERIENCE: 1 year directly related experience

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: CPR Certification for Healthcare/BLS Providers or for Professional Rescuers or must obtain within 30 calendar days of date of position

TESTING REQUIREMENTS:

Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED EDUCATION: Vocational training post-high school in related field

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Bilingual English/Spanish

Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo

PREFERRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Certified Emergency Medical Technician Basic or eligible via reciprocity

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Sig Hazard: Chemicals, bio hazardous materials requiring extensive safety precautions and may require protective equipment
Limited access to med room. Med Admin Policy, Att A
May be required or is required to perform on-call duties

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Behaviors of Excellence - We Make it Better

We Care

We treat everyone with courtesy and respect.
We take time to listen.
We make people feel welcome with a greeting and smile. We anticipate the needs of others.
We value the patient’s perspective.

We do good work

We keep our skills and knowledge up to date.
We learn from our mistakes.
We are thorough, accurate, and timely in our documentation. We are open to change and improved processes.
We care about the details.

We need each other

We stay positive.
We don’t gossip.
We value our diversity.
We help and encourage each other. We collaborate.

We share

We thank each other often and share credit.
We use appropriate language in speech and emails.
We explain what we are doing, encourage patients, and provide updates. We share ideas and information, and we welcome feedback.
We respond promptly to emails, pages, and calls.

We look after things

We are good stewards of our resources, equipment, and supplies. We are dependable, reliable, and on time.
We make efficient use of our time.
We take the initiative and follow through.We do the right thing, even when no one is watching.

We keep it safe

We wear our badges.
We adhere to handwashing guidelines.
We report any unsafe conditions that we see.
We protect the privacy of our patients.
We follow all safety protocols and respect the chain of command.

We show our pride by how we look

We dress professionally and comply with the dress code. We maintain tidy work areas.
We help keep our campus clean.
We put things where they belong.We protect our institution’s reputation.