Anesthesiology Technician

Jackson, MO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Maintains anesthesia equipment in proper functioning order keeps anesthesia machines carts and equipment for both areas cleaned and stocked. Assists physicians/CRNAs with approved procedures which are limited to those which do not require the specialized skill judgment and knowledge of a registered nurse. Maintains appropriate par level of supplies. Communicates with physicians patients staff purchasing department central services and general stores. Assists in the general functions of an anesthesia technician to include functions as a surgical aide as needed. Reports to Anesthesia Coordinator.

Responsibilities

Anesthesia Support Preparation
1. Provides support to the anesthesia providers by ensuring that supplies instruments anesthetic agents drug trays monitors anesthesia machines and other equipment are available and properly functioning for patient care.
2. Reviews anesthesia charge documents for completeness and accuracy and expediently corrects any errors or omissions.
3. Operates blood recovery system (cell saver) in an efficient and aseptic manner preparing units of blood for re-infusion by the anesthesia provider to the patient. Provides accurate documentation for this process and the supplies used.
Quality & Patient Safety
1. Troubleshoots and solves monitor and anesthesia machine problems to prevent patient injury to decrease prolonged anesthesia times or to prevent delays in cases.
2. Assists with regular and difficult intubations whenever necessary and maintains fiberoptic equipment and supplies for difficult intubations.
3. Gathers all equipment and supplies for arterial monitoring lines calibrates the monitor and assists with insertions as necessary. Sets up cardiac output thermal-dilution catheters calibrates the monitor and assists with insertions when requested.
4. Cleans and disinfects instruments monitors anesthesia machines and other equipment to prevent cross contamination between patients and ensures work area is kept neat clean orderly and safe at all times.
Collaboration & Teamwork
1. Assists nursing staff with retrieving medications and case drug bags and places in appropriate locations for administration by the nurse. Assists in returning medications and drug trays to appropriate locations for return to the pharmacy.
Other Duties As Assigned
1. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Education - High School diploma or equivalent

Required Experience:

DescriptionMaintains anesthesia equipment in proper functioning order keeps anesthesia machines carts and equipment for both areas cleaned and stocked. Assists physicians/CRNAs with approved procedures which are limited to those which do not require the specialized skill judgment and knowledge of a ...

Description

Responsibilities

Anesthesia Support Preparation
1. Provides support to the anesthesia providers by ensuring that supplies instruments anesthetic agents drug trays monitors anesthesia machines and other equipment are available and properly functioning for patient care.
2. Reviews anesthesia charge documents for completeness and accuracy and expediently corrects any errors or omissions.
3. Operates blood recovery system (cell saver) in an efficient and aseptic manner preparing units of blood for re-infusion by the anesthesia provider to the patient. Provides accurate documentation for this process and the supplies used.
Quality & Patient Safety
1. Troubleshoots and solves monitor and anesthesia machine problems to prevent patient injury to decrease prolonged anesthesia times or to prevent delays in cases.
2. Assists with regular and difficult intubations whenever necessary and maintains fiberoptic equipment and supplies for difficult intubations.
3. Gathers all equipment and supplies for arterial monitoring lines calibrates the monitor and assists with insertions as necessary. Sets up cardiac output thermal-dilution catheters calibrates the monitor and assists with insertions when requested.
4. Cleans and disinfects instruments monitors anesthesia machines and other equipment to prevent cross contamination between patients and ensures work area is kept neat clean orderly and safe at all times.
Collaboration & Teamwork
1. Assists nursing staff with retrieving medications and case drug bags and places in appropriate locations for administration by the nurse. Assists in returning medications and drug trays to appropriate locations for return to the pharmacy.
Other Duties As Assigned
1. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Education - High School diploma or equivalent

Required Experience:

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The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is one of the largest healthcare systems based in Louisiana and is the leading healthcare provider for more than half the state’s population. The health system is a non-profit, Catholic organization sponsored by the Franciscan Miss ... View more

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