Anesthesia Technician

Location

Mentor, OH | United States

Job description

req#: 241632

Location: Mentor, OH

Facilities: CC Mentor Hospital ,

Professional Area: Allied Health

Department: 2309 Hillcrest Anesthesia-Integrated Hospital Care Institute

Job Code: C13009

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Variable

Our Mentor Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility offering Lake County residents enhanced access to Cleveland Clinic, one of the nation’s top healthcare systems. With 4 operating rooms, 34 inpatient care rooms, and a helipad, we are making it easier than ever for our Lake County patients to access high-quality care close to home. Join Cleveland Clinic’s newly built Mentor Hospital and become a part of Mentor’s supportive environment where everyone excels and is valued for what they bring to the team. As an Anesthesia Technician, you will be involved in processing and preparing the operating room, equipment, and supplies for our patients undergoing procedures. You will work together with our team to put patients first and to provide world-class healthcare. Some of your duties include but are not limited to: • Stocking the carts and surgical suites with the appropriate supplies. • Reporting any equipment issues. • Communicating with our anesthesia and operating room staff to ensure daily operating room assignments. Our ideal caregiver is someone who: • Is willing to learn. • Is adaptable. • Is a critical thinker. • Excels in a fast-paced environment. By taking this opportunity, you’ll be encouraged to take additional training in various areas of our anesthetic locations to broaden your skillset and develop professionally. At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That’s why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you’ll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you’ll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Job Responsibilities:

• Appropriately stocks the carts and surgical suites with the required supplies as outlined on the anesthesia surgical suite stock par list.
• Assist with difficult airway management by assisting with equipment needs from the providers.
• Assists in the delivery of blood samples to the lab and retrieval of blood products.
• Assists with lines and specialty room set-ups.
• Disassembles, decontaminates and sterilizes anesthesia equipment and supplies. Report equipment problems to the management team.
• Performs Point of Care (POCT) testing procedures, after an initial approved competency has been completed.
• Effectively communicates with anesthesia and operating room staff to assure daily operating room assignments are prioritized at the start of each shift. Remains accessible in operating rooms at all times.
• Efficiently transports all anesthesia related equipment and supplies to and from outside of Operating Rooms off-site locations.
• Maintains complete and accurate records and checks status of orders and equipment
• Maintains an adequate supply of all stock items in work room and keeps the work room clean and in an orderly condition.
• Maintains anesthesia supplies by establishing inventory levels; requisitioning supplies; restocking supply
• Maintains equipment by preparing, testing, and setting up a variety of anesthetic equipment for surgical use; troubleshooting equipment for problems or repairs; performing preventative maintenance and routine cleaning.
• Participates in turning over rooms assuring minimal downtime between cases.
• Retrieves and appropriately distributes the equipment necessary to prepare a patient for anesthesia. This includes specialty equipment for invasive lines and monitoring, difficult airway, and pediatric procedures.
• Retrieves, carries, and appropriately distributes necessary medications to the Anesthesiologist, CRNA, or AA for the preparation or care of a patient for anesthesia.
• Supports the anesthesia provider by setting up IV's
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Certifications:

• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA)        required within new hire period.

Competencies (Complexity of Work):

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of one year experience working in a healthcare setting or successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or similar healthcare-related training program. Direct patient care and/or surgical/OR environment experience preferred.   
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.  Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, or PowerPoint preferred 

Physical Requirements:

• Extended periods walking, standing, lifting and carrying equipment (usually not over 20 lbs.).
• Capable of pushing and maneuvering equipment weighing up to 150 pounds. May be exposed to bodily fluids.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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