Anesthesia Tech
Job Summary
Identifies specific needs of the patient and anesthesia care provider in relation to anesthesia supplies needed prior, during and after surgical intervention under the direct supervision of the anesthesiologist.
Full Time, Part Time, PRN
Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas
• Maintains PAR levels of anesthesia supplies; orders supplies as needed; communicates supply issues to anesthesia staff.
• Reviews the OR schedule for special equipment needs.
• Sets up OR for the anesthesiologist. Calibrates monitoring devices.
• Assists the anesthesiologist with preparation of anesthesia equipment for every procedure. Helps with turnover of the OR.
• Assists the anesthesiologist with the insertion of IVs and arterial lines. Maintains sterility at all times. Attaches arterial lines to transducers and calibrates monitors.
• Properly labels and takes arterial blood gases and other blood specimens to the Clinical Laboratory.
• May set-up other equipment such as blood warmers, hypothermia blanket, etc.
• Responsible for the cleaning and routine maintenance.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Checks all resuscitative equipment prior to the beginning of the first surgery of the day. Reports malfunctioning or missing equipment to the Surgical Services Nurse Manager immediately.
• Checks all equipment and agents to be used in the administration of the anesthesia to assure safe working order. Reports all malfunctioning equipment to the Surgical Services Nurse Manager immediately.
• Applies aseptic techniques in daily work assignments. Performs general cleaning of department surface areas, racks, shelves, storage cabinets and all storage areas.
• Responsible for maintaining anesthesia charge sheets and a supply of anesthesia records.
• Responsible for assisting with the cleaning and processing of laryngoscope blades and surgical instrumentation on an as needed basis during levels of high surgical productivity.
Regulatory Requirements
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Associates or BS degree in a healthcare field preferred or completion of in-house anesthesia technician training program.
• Certified Anesthesia Technician preferred through the National Certification Examination in Anesthesia Technology administered by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians.
• Current BCLS certification.
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Why Crescent Regional Hospital?
At Crescent Regional Hospital, our goal is, and always has been, to cultivate a community of doctors, nurses, and administrators to breathe new life into a previously dying hospital as to provide a continuum of care for the communities of Lancaster, DeSoto, and all surrounding areas. Unwavering in our vision and determined to not just be a choice in healthcare, but the choice in healthcare we need to hire the best from the community as to give the best care for the community.
Being of relative size to the communities we serve, both in staff and structure, allows us the ability to collaborate with and learn from one another as a means to provide treatment which is extensive, thorough, and specific to each patient. And because our internal culture is one of recognizing individual strengths and accomplishments, everyone gets their deserved moment to shine. As members of the Crescent Regional Family, we build one another up because we understand when we strive, our patients and community thrive which perpetuates us all into excellence.
We thank you for your interest in seeking employment with Crescent Regional Hospital and look forward to working with you when you become part of the Crescent Regional Family!