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Cert Anesthesia Tech (LJ)

Northwell Health • New Hyde Park, NY • 12h ago

Req Number 193545

Job Description

Responsible for the operations and maintenance of the Anesthesia equipment and supplies.

Job Responsibility

Demonstrates knowledge of the equipment in the department, how to operate and troubleshoot and mechanism for initiating repairs.

Checks monitoring equipment daily and assists with preparation of such equipment (including change of anesthesia circuit) according to established procedures to ensure optimum patient safety and care.

Notifies the Bio-Medical Specialist of any equipment needing repairs to ensure patient safety.

Takes appropriate action for the malfunctioning equipment and used resources if unable to troubleshoot problem.

May attach ECG cable to IV pole after patient is put on OR table.

May arrange monitors and cable according to protocole.

Assists with fiber-optic intubation and/or difficult airway situations;

Sets-up for cases including preparation of laryngoscope and intubation equipment, IV solution and administration sets, sets up warming devices; assists anesthesiologist with volume infusions as directed during intra-operative volume resuscitations
Works collaboratively as a team member when providing patient care to promote positive patient outcomes.

Coordinates activities occurring outside of the unit and accompanies anesthesiologist and/or surgeon, as appropriate.

Sets-up all pressure transducers and assures proper calibration of the transducers and pressure module, as needed.

Responds to emergency situations in all anesthetizing locations and sets up appropriate emergency equipment.

Effectively communicates with all members of the surgical team regarding the need for special equipment and supplies.
Maintains quality control and logs.

Maintains records of maintenance of equipment as directed.

Maintains appropriate department statistics, QA monitors, and provides written report to supervisor.
Follows protocol for all safety and Infection Control practice and monitors environment and equipment to ensure cleaning standards are maintained.

Aseptically opens sterile supplies based on patient needs and procedure card.

Follows procedure for decontamination of all instruments used during the procedure.

Cleans all anesthesia equipment according to Infection Control standards.

Adheres to safety and Infection Control policies: demonstrates knowledge and skills in waste disposal and standard precautions.
Stocks supplies necessary for administration of anesthesia.

Checks all anesthetizing locations between cases to ensure adequate supplies and drugs are immediately available.

Notifies management regarding supplies, which must be ordered from outside the hospital.

Orders supplies as needed from the Anesthesia Workroom.
Ensures that anesthesia machines and carts are clear and well stocked.

Cleans surfaces of anesthesia machines when anesthesia cases are finished for the day.

Collects and restocks anesthesia supply carts so that Operating Room and Procedural areas are always ready for use.

Accesses medication delivery and/or medication areas, as authorized, in the performance of required duties, as needed.

Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Currently a Certified Anesthesia Technician by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians (ASATT), required.

BCLS Certification, preferred.

Must successfully complete sites' training program within three (3) month probationary period.

Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to be well organized and work under high pressure required.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

The salary range for this position is $34.74-$37.13/hour

It is Northwell Health's policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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