Performs Decontamination and advanced sterilization processes (steam flash steriad).
Provides direct assistance to Physicians Physician Assistants Anesthesiologists Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and RNs in the delivery of care to patients across the age spectrum (i.e. patient transport equipment supplies room preparation specimens and medications).
Maintains accurate documentation as relates to activities responsible for documentation of lot numbers for all sterilized items for tracking and recall purposes.
Assist Anesthesia Providers by preparing patients positioning induction anesthesia delivery including blocks and emergence.
Maintain designated supply levels
Participates in the development and continuous updating of departmental policies and procedures directly related to anesthesia technical staff and performance duties.
Assists with the orientation of staff and provides education training and mentoring for new employees in daily work assignments such as patient care room preparations and usage of equipment as needed and /or assigned.
Validates competencies of Orientees as designated.
Provides direct patient care by assisting the anesthesia providers with medications patient monitoring and equipment usage and monitoring.
Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development and anatomy and physiology as it applies to anesthesia care.
May be asked to provide care at other Carilion facilities to meet Organization Mission.
Education: High School diploma or GED.
Experience: 2 years of Anesthesia Technician and/or other related acute clinical patient care experience required.
Licensure/Certifications/Registration: Anesthesia technician certification is preferred and required unless candidate has had formal healthcare training which has resulted in certification or licensure in a healthcare role related to the anesthesia technician duties. Must successfully complete AHA BLS-HCP within 2 months of hire and maintain throughout employment.
Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal critical thinking skills communication and team working skills required. Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position. Must complete all anesthesia technician I and II competencies within 6 weeks of hire. Must be able to fulfill fundamental components/essential elements of position. Basic computer skills. Ability to work in a high pressure/rapid paced environment. Ethical and legal issues and responsibilities.
This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
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