Anesthesia Technician

at  RWJBarnabas Health

Job Overview:
Provides assistance to the licensed anesthesia providers in various settings by acquisition and preparation of the equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia. The anesthesia technician performs cleaning, disinfection, stocking and maintenance the routine anesthesia equipment and monitoring devices.
Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma required
• Knowledge of septic technique, medical terminology and clinical equipment application and function required.

Preferred:

• 1-3 years of experience as an Anesthesia Technician

Scheduling Requirements:

• Evening shifts with on call and weekend requirements

Essential Functions:
Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the anesthesia storage/work areas and all anesthesia workstations on a daily basis
Inspects, maintains and replaces as necessary, a safe and secure sharps disposal system
Ensures cleanliness of equipment cleaning area
Maintains supply stock in all anesthesia workstations
Carbon dioxide absorbers and cleaned/exchanged weekly
Ensures proper handling of equipment to maintain usability and safely, troubleshoots and reports needed repairs inclusive of checking returned equipment.
Ensures availability of necessary equipment for each operating room.
Prepares and assembles necessary equipment
Assembles and assists with operation of any specialized equipment
Maintains composure and performs well during emergent situations
Demonstrates timeliness in all duties, particularly, preparation for emergency procedures
Assists anesthesia professional staff as requested
Assists and anticipates needs of anesthesiologists in invasive monitor insertion and procedures, fiber optic intubation and/or difficult airway situations
Anticipates need for invasive monitoring according to daily OR schedule
Prepares OR for daily caseload according to licensing restrictions inclusive of: preparation of laryngoscope and intubation equipment and supplies, set up of IV warning device and preparation of additional monitors
Demonstrates dependability in department technician call coverage and overtime coverage as reasonably requested
Provides interoperative auto transfusion services as requested for non-cardiac elective and emergency procedures
Participates in call coverage for the provision of interoperative auto transfusion services
Prepares and assembles disposables and operates auto transfusion equipment consistent with departmental policy and procedural guidelines
Maintains cleanliness and preparation of auto transfusion equipment and supplies
Provides estimate of blood loss via auto transfusion unit and total volume re-infused
Assists with monitoring and evaluation of auto transfusion service quality and effectiveness
Promotes and maintains positive relationships with all contacts
Facilitates resolution of conflicts and problems as appropriate
Promotes interpersonal and interdepartmental relationships
Adopts team approach to duties
Maintains professional attitude toward patients, physicians, staff and visitors
Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively and cooperatively
Complies with all departmental and hospital policies and procedures
Adheres to hospital and departmental code of conduct
Complies with conditions of employment
Conforms to hospital policies related to allocated time period for breaks and meals
Limits non-emergent personal calls to breaks and meal times.
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
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- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

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