JOB DETAILS

• Shifts Available: Days- 8 hours. 40 hours/week
• Hours/Days: 8am - 6pm; Variable Day Shift

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but notlimited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients’ rightsand ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergencymanagement, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing educationand training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs,sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure andhealth screenings.

• Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the ServiceStandards of the Hospital(s).

• Actively participates in quality control, quality assurance and preventativemaintenance activities.

• Assists in the evaluation of new products by providing feedback regarding use.

• Assists with record keeping and patient charges.

• Assures replacement or repair of malfunctioning equipment.

• Attends and participates in equipment and supply in-services, evaluations, andstaff meetings.

• Contributes positively to unit and department; supports team culture.

• Correctly checks and sets up all equipment and supplies utilized by theDepartment of Anesthesia including anesthesia machines, monitors, invasivelines, non-controlled pharmaceuticals and other tasks as requested byAnesthesia.

• Identifies and shares recommendations for containing costs in assigned area.

• Maintains an effective working relationship with staff, managers, physicians,patients and their families.

• Maintains and services equipment by cleaning, and if requested, by sterilizing,assembling, and testing, troubleshooting, requisitioning and receiving ofinspections and maintenance.

• May assist the anesthesia provider with intra-operative fluid managementincluding volume resuscitation.

• Participates in the monitoring and documenting of quality improvement issues

• Participates on unit, department or hospital committees as requested.

• Performs housekeeping/stocking duties in order to maintain a clean, safe workenvironment.

• Practices aseptic techniques according to established standards of care andinfection control policies.

• Prepares and maintains patient monitoring devices and anesthesia deliverysystems before, during and after anesthesia.

• Prepares and operates auto transfusion equipment.

• Proactively uses the problem-solving process to identify, prevent or resolveinter-or intra-departmental problems.

• Properly disposes of non-controlled pharmaceuticals.

• Responsible for self-assessment of skill level and seeking resources to learnnew skills, equipment, or procedures to maintain currency in position.

• Supports administrative decisions and assures implementation and compliancewith all department, institutional and regulatory policies and procedures.

• Works with clinical educator to orient new staff members and students to therole of anesthesia technician as requested.

Requirements

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision 
• 401k