Cert Anesthesia Technologist - Variable Shifts and Schedules

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• In collaboration with the anesthesia provider(s) is involved with the anesthesia plan of care.
• Considering age related needs, performs patient care activities, within the scope of practice. As a member of the anesthesia care team, assists with direct patient care for infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient.
• Working with minimal supervision, daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to the setup, application and assistance of:
  Non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring, induction of anesthesia for general/regional & local anesthesia, fiber optic intubation, provide cricoid pressure, insertion of routine & difficult venipuncture, positioning of patient for surgery, anesthesia blocks, and emergency C-sections in labor & deliver.
• Responds to Code Blue, Code Pink, etc. with the anesthesia care team.
• Prepares and applies patient warming modalities when needed.
• Actively participates in:
  Problem identification and resolution, development of policies & procedures, quality improvement and staff development.
• Manages their ownwork assignments to ensure completion of patient care activities.
• Assembles anesthesia airway set up. Prepares machine for malignant hyperthermia & latex allergy when needed.
• Utilizing sterile technique, sets up and assists with placement of invasive monitoring equipment in routine and emergency situations, including:
  Arterial line, central venous pressure line, PA catheter, cardiac output and other monitoring adjuncts.
• Assists with obtaining lab specimens and ABG's. Is competent in the use of & quality assurance for Point of Care testing equipment.
• Coordinates patient monitoring equipment availability with PACU and Critical Care units.
• Works with perioperative team to facilitate a prompt room turnover.
• Assembles anesthesia equipment and supplies needed for general/regional/local anesthesia.
• Assists anesthesia provider with patient preparation, electrode placement, use of ultrasound/nerve stimulator devices, and performs mechanical task of pressing syringe plunger, as directed by the anesthesia provider, to instill medication during regional blocks.
• Ensuring sterile technique, prepares anesthesia trays and assists with procedures.
• Removes and appropriately disposes of supplies and equipment following procedures done by the anesthesia provider.
• Operates cell salvaging, intra-aortic balloon pumping and TEE devices as required.
• Performs cleaning, sterilization and decontamination of all non-disposable anesthesia related items.
• Maintains sufficient stock, and reviews for outdates, supplies and non-scheduled drugs in the anesthesia workroom, machines, carts, and auxiliary anesthetizing locations.
• Has understanding of medications commonly used in anesthesia including; purpose, proper storage, generic and proprietary names and labeling requirements.
• Notifies Pharmacy for out of stock drugs.
• Utilizes working knowledge and operation of all equipment and monitors.
• Performs routine checkout and upkeep of anesthesia equipment, inspects for damages and sends for repair or troubleshoots as needed.
• Coordinates with Biomedical Engineering for maintenance and repair of anesthesia equipment and ensures adequate back-up of equipment at all times.
• Participates with trial, data collection and recommendations for purchase of new equipment.
• Works with engineering, maintains record/documentation of equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Maintains inventory of disposable and non-disposable equipment, including all supplies and initiates replacement using established contract vendors.
• Maintains & outdates supplies in emergency carts and boxes, such as code blue, malignant hyperthermia, fluid resuscitation/code purple, and fiber optic/difficult airway.
• Assures a clean, orderly and functional work environment.
• Participates in relevant local, regional and national committees.
• Maintains working relationship with approved vendors.
• Organizes work efficiently and effectively.
• Identifies and assists in workflow improvements and capital budget planning for simplification or correction
• Consistently demonstrates a professional, supportive attitude.
• Initiates and supports new ideas…