Job Description

· Assist the anesthesia care provider with acquiring, preparing and use of equipment, supplies, and medications during the administration of anesthesia.

· Assist with special procedures and provide support in anesthesia for routine, emergency and complex surgical cases.

· Functions under supervision of the licensed anesthesia care provider designated by Center.

· Provides anesthesia technician services to patients under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia care provider designated by Center, in accordance with DOH regulations.

· Cleans, sterilizes, disinfects, orders/stocks and maintains routine anesthesia equipment and supplies.

· Maintains anesthesia medications, supplies and equipment according to needs and schedules.

· Cleans, organizes and maintains anesthesia workroom, supplies and equipment.

· Prepares and maintains patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems pre, intra and post anesthesia and with consideration and knowledge of age-specific issues related to meeting the needs of the various patient groups.

· Performs basic trouble shooting for monitors and equipment and reports defective equipment and equipment malfunctions appropriately/immediately.

· Maintains established departmental policies, procedures, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

· Documents and maintains preventative maintenance and quality records.

· Assists with transport of patients as necessary.

· Ability to travel between facilities or other treatment locations as necessary.

· Responsible for performing tasks that are within the scope of his/her educational preparation, knowledge, and permitted by the policies and procedures of Center, and other local, state, and federal guidelines.

· Promotes effective working relationships with anesthesia department staff and works collaboratively with RN circulators, Surgical Technicians, Service Technician s and Equipment Technicians.

· Participate in multidisciplinary rounds/meetings and in-services as needed. Helps anesthesiologist in conducting pre-anesthesia evaluations.

· Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.

· Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

· Report to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.

· Wear identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.

· Actively participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

· Communicate the mission, vision and quality policy of the CENTER, as well as the focus statement of the department.

· OSHMS Responsibilities:

· Employees shall comply with all OSHMS policies, standards, and procedures affecting their work and avoid misusing anything provided in the interests of health, safety, or protection of the environment.

· Help in developing and establishing safety programs.

· Follow established OSH procedures and not take any shortcut which affects OSH in CENTER.

· Assist in incident investigations.

· Report hazards and incidents.

· Provide OSH feedback to In charge/HOD.