Anesthesia Technician (Full-time, Day)

at  Prisma Health

JOB SUMMARY

Anesthesia Technician will provide support to the anesthesia care team to assist with patient care responsibilities to include anesthesia equipment cleaning, maintenance and trouble shooting, cleaning and turnover of ORs, and supply management in coordination with materials management.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Cleans and maintains anesthesia carts, machines, and other equipment inclusive of but not limited to fiberoptic bronchoscopes and laryngoscopes located in the department.
• Stocks supplies and responds to inventory management by informing supervisor or designee if supplies are inappropriate. May initiate resolution in emergency.
• Responds to needs of anesthesia practitioners as needed for supplies, equipment, pharmaceuticals, etc. Responds to emergency call to any OR.
• Sterilizes or high level disinfects equipment such as laryngoscope blades and handles, fiberoptic bronchoscopes or other equipment as needed for patient use. Initiates action for repair as needed with Clinical Engineering. Troubleshoots equipment prior to request for repair.
• Assist to turn rooms by assisting with cleanup and initiating set up of supplies for next case while staff are taking patients to the recovery area.
• Problem solves and prioritizes work. Is proactive in avoiding last minute needs by anticipating work and needs of practitioners and patients.
• Maintains environment in a clean and orderly fashion. Keeps trash, linen, and supplies in proper locations.
• Assists as needed to care for patients regardless of department assignment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or equivalent OR post-high school diploma / highest degree earned

IN LIEU OF THE ABOVE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

N/A

OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Job related course work beyond High School, up to 12 months (Anesthesia Technician) preferred

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