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Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.
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Summary: The Anesthesia Technician functions as an assistant to members of the anesthesia staff (Anesthesiologists and CRNA's) to facilitate and support delivery of perioperative care to the patient by the Anesthesia Team. The Anesthesia Technician will also assure the practice of the Patient and Family Centered Care Model in an environment that exemplifies best practice.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions: Collaborates in the perioperative anesthesia care of patients to ensure safety and efficiency of care as observed by the members of the anesthesia team, and reports to the Nurse Manager of the Operating Room and the Chief of Anesthesia.
- Participates in the transfer of patients from stretcher/bed.
- Attaches vital signs and related monitoring devices to the patient.
- Collaborates with the Surgical Team in positioning of patients for special procedures (spinal, epidural, sitting, prone).
- Participates in the intubation procedure under the direction supervision of the anesthetist/anesthesiologist by preparing and holding equipment and applying cricoid pressure to the trachea.
- Collaborates in the safe, efficient transfer of the patient from the operating room to the PACU by having transfer oxygen and ambu bag available immediately post operatively.
- Performs related duties in a prompt and courteous manner, such as transporting blood samples to respiratory for blood gases.
Maintains appropriate supply of anesthesia equipment and pharmaceutical supplies in all locations where anesthesia and related procedures are administered in the hospital to facilitate prompt anesthesia care for the patient. These activities are monitored by the anesthesia staff and reported to the Nurse Manager of the Operating Room and the Chief of Anesthesia.
- Coordinates requests from the anesthesia team by collecting items needed during each surgical procedure.
- Maintains par levels of gas tanks for the anesthesia units (machines).
- Maintains anesthesia equipment/monitoring units in working condition communicating with the biomedical department and/or equipment service representatives to insure availability of equipment.
- Executes equipment repairs within 24 hours to ensure patient safety and continuance of planned schedule of surgical procedures.
- Monitors a log of daily anesthesia equipment safety checks, performed by anesthesia technician, and documented appropriately, to comply with safety requirements established by the hospital, accreditation requisites and regulatory agencies.
- Assists the Nurse Manager by completing purchase requisitions for needed items when par levels are affected.
Maintains all equipment and instrumentation in clean organized condition in accordance to the hospital infection management policy.
- Maintains cleanliness of all anesthesia carts and machines.
- Maintains appropriately, special instruments and equipment, i.e. fiberoptic bronchoscope, endtidal, CO2 monitors, humidifiers, etc.
- Operates STERIS machine and sterilizers according to operational standards.
- Participates in the special cleaning and/or removal and terminal sterilization of equipment exposed to diagnosed contagious diseases. Participates in quality assurance activities for the operating room and the Department of Anesthesia upon request.
- Collects data as required by the quality assurance criteria determined by the Chief of Anesthesia and/or Nurse Manager.
Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licenses and Credentials Experience 6 months Hospital experience required Previous Anesthesia Tech Experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities - Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
- Check all anesthesia equipment in the proper working condition.
- Maintain par levels of supplies in Anesthesia Cart.
- Maintain cleanliness of Anesthesia equipment and workroom per Infection Control policy.
Additional Job Details (if Applicable) Physical Requirements - Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type Onsite
Work Location 1133 Centre Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours 0
Employee Type Per Diem
Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)
EEO Statement Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
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