Anesthesia Tech

Position Summary

Demonstrates through clinical practice a clear understanding of aseptic techniques and has a working knowledge of the specialized equipment and supplies utilized by the Anesthesiologist/Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologist (CRNA).

Responsibilities

• Essential Functions
• Restocks the anesthesia supplies, equipment and drugs in the operating room after each case.
• Maintains and assures adequate inventory levels of anesthesia supplies in departmental service areas and is responsible for ordering these supplies.
• Cleans and maintains the equipment utilized in the delivery of anesthetic service.
• Sets up all invasive monitoring lines as requested by anesthesia.
• Responds and assists Anesthesiologist/CRNA with all perioperative anesthesia emergencies.
• Demonstrates competency in specific tasks and skills defined by the Surgical Services specific competency list.
• Communicates appropriate information to the Anesthesiologist/CRNA and perioperative nursing staff.
• Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.
• May have limited access to areas storing medications.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.Other Related Functions
• Participatesin nursing process improvement activities as assigned.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Practices efficient use of supplies.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized unit.
• Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’srequirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education/TrainingHigh School graduate or equivalent. Licensure/CertificationMaintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.