Anesthesia Technician

This role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients.  In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Anesthesia related duties:
Provides anesthesia for patients undergoing surgical, obstetric, diagnostic, or therapeutic procedures while monitoring the patient’s condition and supporting vital organ functions. Responsibilities also include diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain as well as provide resuscitation and medical management for patients with critical illnesses and severe injuries.  An organizational related support or service (administrative or clerical) role or a role that focuses on support of daily business activities (e.g., technical, clinical, non-clinical) operating in a “hands on” environment.  

The majority of time is spent in the delivery of support services or activities, typically under supervision.  An entry level role that typically requires little to no prior knowledge or experience, work is routine or follows standard procedures, work is closely supervised, and communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation.
** Job Description*
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* Minimum Qualifications:

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* Preferred Qualifications:

** 3. One (1) year of related experience in Surgical Services, Operating Room, or PACU.
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* Duties and Responsibilities:

** The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Assists anesthesiologists and or nursing staff with direct patient care duties including but not limited to assisting with patient transfers, preparation of patient equipment, intubations, and regional anesthesia and placement of invasive monitors.
8. Participates in infection control through regular cleaning of anesthesia equipment and performs housekeeping duties to keep the anesthesia workroom neat and orderly.  Cleans and maintains inhalation equipment, breathing circuits, connecting tubes and adapters.
9. Assists secretary in performing clerical duties at control desk.
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* Physical Requirements:

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* ** Skills & Abilities:
** 1. Ability to speak and hear effectively and meet telephone and customer service standards.
2. Knowledge of sterile technique.
3. Ability to communicate with customers accurately, quickly, and loudly enough in the English language.
4. Ability to accurately maintain written records in addition to basic familiarity with computers and the ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.
5. Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary systems and infection control.
7. Ability to work with staff of all levels.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.

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