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Job Summary
The Anesthesia Tech will perform various patient care, safety, and technical duties to support anesthesia and nursing teams in surgical and procedural areas. The Anesthesia Technician responds to patient-specific needs including blood, medications, supply, and equipment during the surgical procedure. This position is an active member of the Anesthesia OR emergency response/code team and assures all emergency safety equipment is available and in working order.
Essential Job Functions
Assists with anesthesia and other supplies as needed, medication management within scope of practice as directed by anesthesia and pharmacy.
Organizes anesthesia supplies &/or equipment to ensure availability. Responds to needs of anesthesia providers.
Cleans and disinfects instruments, high level disinfection and processing.
Assists with patients at risk for malignant hyperthermia and other duties within scope.
Performs anesthesia machine testing and support in various areas throughout the hospital.
Performs patient identification procedures to ensure proper delivery of blood products and medications.
Operates surgical equipment under the direction of a licensed provider.
Ensures all Operating Rooms, and pre/post rooms are adequately stocked with appropriate quantity of supplies and required equipment.
Ensures Operating Rooms, procedure and pre/post rooms are cleaned and prepared for the next patient to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Cleans equipment and implements infection control policies to support the anesthesia practices in surgical and procedural areas.
Assists anesthesia and nursing with patient care, patient equipment, and environmental maintenance activities in the Operating Room.
Helps with room turnover which includes stocking and cleaning and wiping down anesthesia carts between cases.
Sterile processing duties that involve sterilization, high level disinfection and cleaning and disinfection of instruments and equipment.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Required cross-training in the role of surgery transport as an additional job duty as needed
Licensing/Certification
BLS Basic Life Support (required)
Education
High School or GED (required)
Work Experience
Experience in surgery, sterile processing (preferred)
Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Neonates (0-4 weeks)
Infant (1-12 months)
Pediatrics (1-12 years)
Adolescents (13-17 years)
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
