Job Summary:

• Provides support services for anesthesia equipment and supplies
• Assists professional staff during the provision of anesthesia 
• Applies knowledge of specialized instruments, equipment, and supplies used in the provision of anesthesia for surgery
• Applies basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and principles of growth and development as required to assist in anesthesia preparation/supply selection
• Assists with transport of patients, supplies, and equipment to and from the surgical suites
• Performs routine cleaning of OR suites between cases
• Responsible for preparing and maintaining patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems before, during, and after anesthesia. 
• Sets up anesthesia equipment based on the procedure and anesthesia provider.
• Troubleshoots equipment and works with vendors and biomedical services to assure proper functioning and required maintenance.
• Assists with general maintenance and cleanliness of all equipment in perioperative services as requested.
• Stocks and cleans all carts related to anesthesia.
• Assists anesthesia with procedures based on established competencies.
• Moves anesthesia consults from requestor to completion.

Skills on Resume: 

• Technical Proficiency (Hard Skills)
• Assistance and Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Anatomy and Physiology Knowledge (Hard Skills)
• Patient Transport and Support (Hard Skills)
• Operational Efficiency (Soft Skills)
• Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting (Hard Skills)
• Setup and Configuration (Hard Skills)
• Inventory Management and Organization (Soft Skills)

Job Summary:

• Perform direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse and/or physician.
• Ássist nurse or physician with anesthesia related procedures..
• Maintain supply inventory and sterilizes related equipment.
• Transport patients to and from surgical suites and patient care areas.
• Transport specimens, blood and related items.
• Complete general departmental cleaning and environmental service duties in the surgical area.
• Provides leadership to anesthesia workroom staff.
• Acts as a technical resource to anesthesia workroom staff. 
• Provides technical support to anesthesia personnel during the preparation and insertion of specialized invasive monitoring equipment. 
• Manages equipment, supplies, and medications according to established guidelines to maintain and provide safe, efficient, and cost effective programs.
• Participates in hospital, division, and department activities. 
• May interface with sales reps and purchasing agents regarding supplies, equipment and new products. 

Skills on Resume: 

• Direct Patient Care (Hard Skills)
• Assistance with Anesthesia Procedures (Hard Skills)
• Inventory Management (Hard Skills)
• Patient Transportation (Hard Skills)
• Specimen and Blood Transportation (Hard Skills)
• Environmental Service Duties (Hard Skills)
• Leadership (Soft Skills)
• Technical Resourcefulness (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Reviews daily schedules to anticipate anesthesia needs, sets up for specific populations, and consults anesthesia providers for speciality needs as evidenced by provider satisfaction.
• Prepares and assembles anesthesia equipment and instruments for scheduled cases according to anesthesia guidelines. 
• Identifies and sets up pharmaceutical and infusion pumps according to anesthesia guidelines.
• Performs initial troubleshooting of dysfunctional equipment, exchanging out when necessary per manufacturer's recommendations.
• Disassembles anesthesia set ups according to established infection control policies.
• Inventories, orders, and stocks supplies to ensure appropriate stock based on par levels. 
• Notifies Perioperative Unit Management of supplies with low par levels.
• Cleans and disinfects anesthesia equipment and supplies using various aseptic techniques per infection control guidelines.
• Conducts first level function checks, preventive maintenance, and safety inspections on anesthesia equipment based on manufacturer's recommendations and established standards. 
• Works with Biomedical Engineering to maintain equipment plan for replacement and ensures that proper functioning and maintenance checks are performed.
• Maintains quality control records per OSHA and JCAHO standards and hospital policies.
• Positions patients under the direction of anesthesia provider, following directions quickly and accurately, and provides age appropriate support to patients during procedure.
• Assists with the correct application of monitoring devices. 
• Prepares supplies and set ups for invasive monitoring. 
• Draws blood samples from indwelling lines for lab tests.

Skills on Resume: 

• Schedule Management (Hard Skills)
• Equipment Preparation (Hard Skills)
• Pharmaceutical and Infusion Pump Setup (Hard Skills)
• Equipment Troubleshooting (Hard Skills)
• Infection Control Procedures (Hard Skills)
• Inventory Management (Hard Skills)
• Equipment Maintenance (Hard Skills)
• Patient Positioning and Support (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Provides support to the anesthesia provider at the Anesthesia Technician level I and II when needed.
• Provides direct patient care and support to the anesthesiologist and nurse anesthetist for routine and complex cases and procedures to ensure quality of patient care.
• Assist in preparation and draping of the patient for invasive monitoring procedures by the anesthesia care provider.
• Assist and anticipates needs of Anesthesiologist in invasive monitor insertion and procedures such as pulmonary artery catheter, central venous access, fiberoptic intubation and difficult airway situations per hospital policy.
• Operates cardiac output system under the direction of the anesthesia provider per hospital guidelines.
• Provides support by assisting in the preparation and maintenance of patient equipment and anesthesia delivery systems before, during, and after anesthesia.
• Able to switch out anesthesia delivery system should failure occur.
• Supports TEE process when requested.
• Demonstrates detailed technical knowledge and troubleshooting ability for anesthesia delivery systems, gas analyzer, EKG, pulse oximeter, and cardiac output systems per manufacture guidelines.
• Prepares and assembles all necessary supplies and equipment for auto-transfusion and rapid infusion under the direction of the anesthesia provider.
• Maintains replacement equipment and supplies.

Skills on Resume: 

• Anesthesia Support (Hard Skills)
• Direct Patient Care (Hard Skills)
• Invasive Monitoring Preparation (Hard Skills)
• Assistance in Invasive Monitor Insertion (Hard Skills)
• Operation of Cardiac Output System (Hard Skills)
• Equipment Preparation and Maintenance (Hard Skills)
• Troubleshooting (Hard Skills)
• Supply and Equipment Management (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team
• Notifies and works with Biomedical Engineering to maintain equipment and equipment replacements.
• Completes and maintains Anesthesia Equipment Forms for all equipment sent to Biomed or Engineering.
• Maintains quality control records, cart inventories and audits per OSHA and TJC standards and hospital policies.
• Performs manufacturers recommended daily anesthesia machine check according to Standard Work Document.
• Verifies essential emergency equipment is in place prior to the start of the day, for example, Ambu bag, stethoscope, nerve stimulator, emergency airway cart.
• Stocks anesthesia supplies, IV fluids, Inhalation gases, printer labels and ink per template on Anesthesia McKesson Carts.
• Troubleshoot the medication label printer
• Performs daily maintenance, inventory and cleaning of Anesthesia Workrooms A, B, C, Women's, C-Section, Stat Lab, CVOR cabinets, and the supply shelves in GE and EP/Cath.
• Closes the anesthesia machine each day and stocks anesthesia supplies according to the Standard Work Document.
• Maintains Joint Commission EOC.
• Prepares the Anesthesia environment setting up for specific cases and patient age. 
• Identifies and sets up pharmaceutical and infusion pumps according to anesthesia guidelines.

Skills on Resume: 

• Team Building and Leadership (Soft Skills)
• Collaboration with Biomedical Engineering (Soft Skills)
• Documentation Management (Hard Skills)
• Quality Control Compliance (Hard Skills)
• Equipment Maintenance and Checking (Hard Skills)
• Emergency Equipment Preparation (Hard Skills)
• Inventory Management (Hard Skills)
• Environmental Maintenance (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Review office based schedule to determine supply and equipment needs for procedures
• Prepare anesthetizing locations for indicated procedure to include setting up and calibrating monitoring devices
• Troubleshoot anesthesia equipment malfunctions, routing non-functional equipment to the proper department for repair.
• Clean anesthesia machines, monitors and equipment following procedures established by Infection Control.
• Delivers necessary equipment and supplies to off site location.
• Stock anesthesia supplies in all anesthetizing locations.
• Coordinate plans with identified anesthesia supply and equipment personnel to ensure supplies and equipment are available for anesthetic procedures. 
• Obtain supplies and equipment as requested by anesthesia provider(s).
• Maintain immediate availability to assist in routine and emergency procedures.
• Perform blood pressure and collect other vitals.
• Prepare and turn over rooms for each patient.
• Assist the anesthesiologist in the procedure room.
• Sterilize and maintain instruments.
• Point of contact for maintenance on the fluoroscopy machine and equipment in the pain management office.
• Manage the maintenance of company van and monitor service records.

Skills on Resume: 

• Supply and Equipment Management (Hard Skills)
• Anesthetizing Location Preparation (Hard Skills)
• Equipment Calibration (Hard Skills)
• Equipment Troubleshooting (Hard Skills)
• Infection Control Procedures (Hard Skills)
• Supply Distribution (Hard Skills)
• Coordination and Communication (Soft Skills)
• Emergency Response (Soft Skills)

Job Summary:

• Support of Patient care
• Direct Patient Anesthesia Care
• Prepares monitors and sets up equipment and supplies appropriate for the surgical procedure and the anesthesiologists requirements prior to the anesthesia procedure.
• Performs safety checks on anesthesia machine to ensure proper function.
• Assists the Anesthesiologist in patient preparation for placement of intravenous catheters and invasive monitors.
• Assists the Anesthesiologist during induction of General Anesthesia as directed.
• Follows principles of Aseptic Technique and Universal Precautions in patient care activities.
• Set Up and Breakdown Anesthesia Equipment
• Perform Equipment Testing
• Conduct Preventative Maintenance and Sterilization
• Facilitate Patient Care
• Stock Anesthesia Supplies

Skills on Resume: 

• Patient Care Support (Hard Skills)
• Direct Patient Anesthesia Care (Hard Skills)
• Equipment and Supplies Preparation (Hard Skills)
• Safety Checks (Hard Skills)
• Patient Preparation Assistance (Hard Skills)
• Aseptic Technique Adherence (Hard Skills)
• Equipment Setup and Breakdown (Hard Skills)
• Equipment Testing and Maintenance (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Prepares monitors and sets up equipment and supplies appropriate for the surgical procedure and the anesthesiologist's requirements prior to the anesthesia procedure.
• Performs safety checks on anesthesia machine to ensure proper function.
• Assists the Anesthesiologist in patient preparation for placement of intravenous catheters and invasive monitors.
• Assists the Anesthesiologist during induction of General Anesthesia as directed.
• Follows principles of Aseptic Technique and Universal Precautions in patient care activities.
• Collaborates with a Perioperative Nurse to accomplish assignments related to anesthesia supplies, equipment and set up.
• Has expertise with aseptic technique within the OR setting.
• Handles medications as needed to assist in setting up operating rooms for patient care.
• Transports patients to and from OR.
• Communicate clearly and openly
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
• Be accountable for performance
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
• Take initiative for  professional growth

Skills on Resume: 

• Equipment and Supplies Preparation (Hard Skills)
• Safety Checks (Hard Skills)
• Patient Preparation Assistance (Hard Skills)
• Assisting with General Anesthesia Induction (Hard Skills)
• Aseptic Technique Adherence (Hard Skills)
• Collaboration with Perioperative Nurse (Soft Skills)
• Expertise in Aseptic Technique (Hard Skills)
• Medication Handling (Hard Skills)