Anesthesia Tech​/Operating Room Assistant

Job Overview

The Perioperative Assistant/Anesthesia tech for the Operating Room reports to the Assistant Nurse Manager. The perioperative Assistant/Anesthesia tech for all areas is supervised by the team leader, nursing manager, and charge nurse. The perioperative assistant/Anesthesia Tech performs assigned duties related to providing assistance as a team member within the assigned perioperative department and to nursing staff and anesthesia. Facilitating and assisting with patient transport, OR turnover, coordinating and managing activities related to surgery/anesthesia department.

Maintains anesthesia machines and equipment. Sets up/turnover operating rooms with required equipment, positioning devices, anesthesia and physiologic monitoring equipment in preparation for anesthesia in surgical and obstetric suites. Removes and cleans OR/Anesthesia equipment at end of procedures – if possible – and restocks OR/anesthesia supplies for subsequent use.

Full time, day shift

• High School Diploma or GED or GED (Required)
• Familiar with basic sterile technique in order to function within a sterile environment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

• Transports patients via hospital stretchers/beds/wheelchairs in a safe and timely manner.
• Performs supply, equipment, environmental related tasks, and quality checks as required. Responsible for maintaining PAR levels in supply areas. Recognizes and reports problems appropriately. May report and follow through on equipment malfunctions. Performs stocking/cleaning requirements as needed or may notify supervisor. May monitor case carts and report missing supplies.
• Maintains a safe environment, complies with infection control policies, reports safety hazards, demonstrates knowledge of patient safety and emergency policies and procedures. Assists housekeeping with preparation of patient rooms.
• Communicates effectively: assists with patient flow activities, performs clerical tasks as assigned, reports patient related information and tasks completed to the RN.
• Assists with positioning and prepping of patient for procedure and discharge under the direction of the RN. Maintains competencies skills, performs tasks within the scope of training and completes work within required time frame.
• Flexible in ability to complete assignments, Demonstrate initiative in seeking out additional assignments. Understands role in patient outcomes as a member of OR team. Attends in-service and continuing education offerings to maintain and improve skill level. Keeps current on newest technology.
• Ensures the storage, availability, issuance, preparation and care of anesthesia supplies, equipment and instrumentation utilized in the care and treatment of patients receiving anesthesia.

Candidate is comfortable with direct patient care.

• Bending
• Climbing
• Concentrating – Consistently
• Continuous Learning
• Hearing:
  Conversation
• Hearing:
  Other Sounds
• Interpersonal Communication – Consistently
• Kneeling
• Lifting