Anesthesia Technician

MAIN FUNCTION:

The Anesthesia Technician is responsible for maintaining adequate levels of supplies and equipment in the department including ordering drugs and other associated items. This position is also responsible for cleaning and maintaining the anesthesia equipment and carts, scheduling preventive maintenance for anesthesia machines and keeping equipment in good working order. The Anesthesia Tech assists anesthesia personnel with room turnover and other procedures as directed.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Manager, OR/SP

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous hospital experience in purchasing or supplies acquisition
• Familiarity with computers and basic keyboarding skills
• Current Certification with the American Society of Anesthesia Technicians and Technologists (ASATT)

POSITION EXPECTATIONS:

• Provides turnover assistance between cases
• Maintains storeroom, orders supplies and equipment. Completes cycle counts, receives and stocks inventory items.
• Coordinates service, including preventative maintenance on equipment. Contacts our biomedical engineer or service representative to schedule service as appropriate.
• Assists anesthesia personnel with procedures such as, art lines, rapid fluid infusion, patient monitoring and transport
• Checks and records daily temperatures on bone freezer, refrigerators and warmers
• Orders special items as needed. Places purchase orders and reviews items
• Maintains certification through ASATT
• Assists with annual inventory counts
• Organizes and maintains anesthesia machines, specialty carts, equipment and pharmaceutical supplies. Works with Pharmacy to check outdates
• Trouble shoots and makes necessary changes to streamline daily operations
• Performs weekly control tests and completes minor preventative maintenance on anesthesia equipment
• Cleans and maintains anesthesia equipment according to procedure
• Performs clerical duties such as answering the telephone, taking messages for the staff and physicians, greeting patients, and paging physicians
• Maintains a safe, orderly working environment
• Accurately records pertinent data in safety log and files records according to procedure