Anesthesia Technician 1
| Company | Inova |
|---|---|
| Location | Arlington, VA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad |
Requirements
- Certification – Basic Life Support Upon Start
- Experience – 6 months in a Clinical Environment
- Education – High School or GED
Responsibilities
- Assists 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.
- Demonstrates detailed technical knowledge and troubleshooting ability for anesthesia delivery systems, gas analyzer, EKG and pulse oximeter 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 quality control records, cart inventories and audits per OSHA and TJC standards and hospital policies.
- Performs manufacturer recommended daily anesthesia machine checks according to Standard Work Document.
- Assists in preparation and draping of the patient for invasive monitoring procedures by the anesthesia care provider.
- Assists with the correct application of monitoring devices. Manages fluid and blood/blood product administration.
- Retrieves and delivers products to and from blood bank. Accompanies the anesthesia provider to the appropriate care unit.
- Transports medications from pharmacy or authorized location (e.g. pneumatic tube system) to licensed healthcare professional.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.