Anesthesia Technician - Per Diem

Site: NewtonWellesley Hospital

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Job Summary

The Anesthesia Technician is responsible for supporting the anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists in all of their clinical roles including the setup care and maintenance of all anesthesia equipment and for the basic testing and maintenance of anesthesia related equipment and supplies. Additionally he/she may be asked to participate in the evaluation of new anesthesia products equipment and/or supplies. Essential Functions: Provides general and specific assistance to the anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists (and to the nursing staff when needed) on any and all clinical activities that do not involve the direct care of patients or the handling of medications (for which licensed professionals are required). Cleans cares for and maintains all anesthesia equipment to ensure proper functioning. Inventories and order supplies from purchasing storeroom and pharmacy as needed. Works collaboratively with the hospital Purchasing and Biomedical Engineering Departments to arrange for preventive maintenance scheduling of service contract QC inspections/repairs as well as emergency repairs and requests for loaner equipment etc. as needed. Performs light maintenance and calibrations of equipment as specified by manufacturer and approved by the Biomedical Engineering Department. Works with the Biomedical Engineering Department to ensure compliance with JCAHO Standards. Checks and replaces gas tanks as needed. Cleans and cares for all reusable and/or contaminated equipment according to established standards/policies and procedures. Organizes and maintains records pertinent to stock data for verification and justification of budget. Assists in the provision of basic nursing care to assigned patients. Assists patients with activities of daily living; performs these activities for patients who are unable to care for themselves.

Qualifications Education High School graduate or equivalent. Experience Previous experience as an Anesthesia Technician preferred. Knowledge and Skills Must be selfdirected and work well independently. Adheres to hospital policies/procedures relative to vendors evaluation of equipment supplies etc.

Additional Job Description

Onsite

2014 Washington Street

0

Regular

Day (United States of America)

NewtonWellesley Hospital 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)2827642.

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