The Anesthesia Technician assesses the needs of the anesthesia care provider while preparing the surgical patient for anesthesia. He/she routinely cares for and prepares anesthesia supplies and monitoring equipment. II.
Position Relationships: A. Responsible to: Director of Inpatient and Outpatient, Surgical Services. & Unit Coordinator. B.
Workers Supervised: None C. Interrelationships: Works closely with unit staff, Medical staff, anesthesia care providers, and other hospital departments. III.
Responsibilities and Authorities: A. Performs other duties as assigned by the department's management staff. B.
As patient care and/or Hospital need dictates, both the assigned shift and work station may be changed by the department. C. Participates in and promotes the “I CARE Advantage” service philosophy of Integrity, Customer Centered, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
D. Performs essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations. E.
Identify specific needs of the patient and anesthesia care provider in relation to anesthesia supply need prior, during, and after surgical intervention. F. Use decision-making skills to effectively manage patient problems.
G. Practice effective interpersonal skills and utilize the established channels of communication. H.
Develop individual goals for professional growth. I. Participate in achieving unit, departmental and organizational goals.
The above statements reflect the key responsibilities considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description. IV. Performance Factors Used to Evaluate Employee: A.
Accountable for establishing educational and PI programs for clinical practice of nursing and delivery of patient care to the following patient age categories in the Surgery Unit. (Circle all that may apply): 1. newborn/infant 4. adult 2. pediatric (0-16 y.o.) 5. geriatric 3. adolescent B. Anticipates the supply and equipment needs of the anesthesia care provider and operating room personnel to enhance safe patient care.
C. Maintains a clean and safe patient environment including maintenance of anesthesia machines and monitors. D.
Reinforces and assists in carrying out patient plan of care. E. Demonstrates ability to perform technical skills.
F. Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique. G.
Priorities and implements patient care, demonstrating effective time management. H. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills.
I. Seeks guidance and direction as necessary; follows channels of communication. J.
Participates in Performance Improvement Activities. K. Attendance of monthly department staff meetings (minimum 9 per month).
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High school graduate or equivalent. B. Training and
- 1. Current BLS Certification through the American Heart Association required within 90 days of hire. 2. Texas CNA or EMT preferred. 3. ACLS encouraged 4. Certified Anesthesia Tech encouraged 5. Successful completion of hospital orientation within 3 months of hire required 6. Successful completion of the Customer Service course within 3 months of hire required 7. Complete the following competencies within 3 months of hire or transfer to department:
- Connecting patients to monitors
- Preparing IV set-up
- Preparing invasive monitoring line set-up
- Anesthesia machine set-up
- Non-invasive line monitoring room set-up
- Invasive line monitoring room set-up
- Continuous cardiac output monitoring set-up
- Assisting in placement of invasive lines VI. Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions: A. Ability to perform under stress. B. May encounter exposure to infectious disease. C. Varied work hours and shifts. D. Much walking and lifting. I have read the above position description and am aware of my
. I will promote adherence to the Hospital Compliance/Integrity Plan, ensure attendance at hospital compliance training for myself, and will cooperate with internal Compliance Audits, and focused Reviews.