Anesthesia Technician
| Company | Cleveland Clinic |
|---|---|
| Location | Weston, FL, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED and one year of experience working in a healthcare setting or successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or similar healthcare-related training program OR Bachelor’s Degree
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association (AHA)
Responsibilities
- Stock 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.
- Assist in the delivery of blood samples to the lab and retrieval of blood products.
- Disassemble, decontaminate, and sterilize anesthesia equipment and supplies. Report equipment problems to the management team, stock items in the workroom and keep the workroom clean and in an orderly condition.
- Perform Point of Care (POCT) testing procedures, after an initial approved competency has been completed.
- Effectively communicate with anesthesia and operating room staff to assure daily operating room assignments are prioritized at the start of each shift.
- Efficiently transport all anesthesia related equipment and supplies to and from outside of Operating Rooms off-site locations.
- Maintain complete and accurate records and check the status of orders and equipment.
- Maintain anesthesia supplies by establishing inventory levels, requisitioning supplies and restocking supplies.
- Maintain equipment by preparing, testing and setting up a variety of anesthetic equipment for surgical use, troubleshooting equipment for problems or repairs and performing preventative maintenance and routine cleaning.
- Participate in turning over rooms assuring minimal downtime between cases.
- Retrieve and appropriately distribute the equipment necessary to prepare a patient for anesthesia.
- Retrieve, carry and appropriately distribute necessary medications to the Anesthesiologist, CRNA or AA for the preparation or care of a patient for anesthesia.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, such as Outlook, Word, Excel, or PowerPoint
- Direct care and/or surgical experience