Anesthesia Technician Operating Room

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SURGICAL SERVICES.
Coordinates the entire inventory process and maintains all anesthesia equipment including ventilators intubation scopes laryngoscopes and physiologic monitors.
Prepares for and assists anesthesiologists and physicians in a variety of surgeries or procedures.
Interprets data and helps anesthesiologists formulate plan of care and requirements for treatment such precautions to be observed equipment required and medication and dosages and provides recommendations to physician as needed.
Operates and troubleshoots diverse equipment and instruments necessary for job performance.
Ensures that routine and priority tasks are completed within established departmental time frames.
Mentors and fosters a constructive environment that helps students and new anesthesiologist professionals build confidence in their skills knowledge and abilities.


CLERICAL.
Performs general clerical tasks such as answering phones; updating patient appointments; or retrieving entering and revising patient electronic health records (EHR) and collecting and organizing operation room paperwork and physician preference cards.
Prepares and completes accurate documentation related to supply inventory and orders new supplies when necessary.


SAFETY.
Maintains a clean neat and safe working environment including cleaning and disinfecting equipment after each procedure.
Inspects and calibrates equipment accordingly for proper operation and records the quality control (QC) results reporting any malfunctions to the supervisor.


COMPLIANCE.
Maintains strictest confidence of all patient protected health information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental intentional or inappropriate disclosure.
Performs quality work in compliance with department standards policies and procedures as well as local state and federal regulatory agencies to deliver the highest level of patient safety and care.



EDUCATION:
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma

Other: Completion of an Anesthesia Technician Course


CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

BLSBasic Life Support Healthcare Provider


TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

1 year recent relevant experience.


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

General knowledge of anesthesia related tools procedures views and equipment.

Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.

Basic understanding of human anatomy physiology pathology and medical terminology.

Welldeveloped time management and organizational skills including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline.

General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel and Outlook).

Maintains all anesthesia equipment including ventilators intubation scopes laryngoscopes and physiologic monitors.

Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Work independently as well as be part of the team including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

Identify evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.

Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Integrates education technical competence and patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from the patient their family/support group and other healthcare providers.

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Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidates experience education skills licensure and certifications department equity training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.