Anesthesia Technician

at  Childrens Hospital Colorado

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION – High school diploma or equivalent.
CERTIFICATION(S): BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire. ASATT Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the Job

• Audio-Visual: Color Discrimination: Good
• Audio-Visual: Depth Perception: Good
• Audio-Visual: Far Vision: Good
• Audio-Visual: Hearing: Good
• Audio-Visual: Near Vision: Good
• General Activity: Sit: 1-2 hours
• General Activity: Stand/Walk: 4-6 hours
• Motion: Bend: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Carry: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Lift: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Pull: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Push: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Reach: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Repetitive: 1/3 or more of time
• Others: May assist in lifting, transporting and positioning of patients
• Use of Hands/Feet: Both Feet - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)
• Use of Hands/Feet: Both Hands - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)
• Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 25 pounds: 1/3 or more of time

Work Environment

• Equipment: telephone, computers, reading reports/graphs
• Exposure: Exposure to blood/body fluid: Regular/Frequent.
• Exposure: Exposure to chemicals: Regular/Frequent.
• Exposure: Exposure to cold/heat: Occasional.
• Exposure: Exposure to dampness: Occasional.
• Exposure: Exposure to eye irritations: Occasional
• Exposure: Exposure to infectious diseases: Frequent.
• Exposure: Exposure to laser beam: seldom
• Exposure: Exposure to lung irritations: Frequent.
• Exposure: Exposure to noise/vibration: occasional
• Exposure: Exposure to radiation: seldom
• Exposure: Exposure to skin irritations: Occasional.
• Exposure: Other: May be frequently required to wear mask and/or gloves or other protective gear
• Mental and Emotional Requirements: Handles multiple priorities effectively.
• Mental and Emotional Requirements: Manages stress appropriately.
• Mental and Emotional Requirements: Works in close proximity to others and/or in a distracting environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

• Provides anesthesia set up for cases by completing the anesthesia machine check out, assisting with first line trouble shooting of anesthesia equipment, conducting inventory of anesthesia machine drawer for appropriate equipment, ensures equipment is in working condition and restocks Anesthesia Work Station (AWS)between cases and maintains safe work environment.
• Removes the anesthesia equipment from the room post-case, removes equipment from poles and prepares for Sterile Processing department pick up. Disinfects the machine and AWS between cases and at the end of the day.
• Assists in positioning and preparing patient for procedures as directed.
• Sets up the rapid infuser, ultrasound, fiber optic scopes, video laryngoscope, trans-illuminators, pressure lines, IV lines, sterile trays and positioning devices.
• During procedure, under direction from provider, anticipates and provides equipment needed, preparing and dressing line insertion sites.
• Prepares supplies necessary for invasive line placement.
• Assists Anesthesia provider with patient transport.
• Coordinates with external departments to ensure appropriate equipment is available.

Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the Job

• Audio-Visual: Color Discrimination: Good
• Audio-Visual: Depth Perception: Good
• Audio-Visual: Far Vision: Good
• Audio-Visual: Hearing: Good
• Audio-Visual: Near Vision: Good
• General Activity: Sit: 1-2 hours
• General Activity: Stand/Walk: 4-6 hours
• Motion: Bend: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Carry: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Lift: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Pull: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Push: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Reach: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Repetitive: 1/3 or more of time
• Others: May assist in lifting, transporting and positioning of patients
• Use of Hands/Feet: Both Feet - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)
• Use of Hands/Feet: Both Hands - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)
• Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 25 pounds: 1/3 or more of tim