1. Assists with care provision (under direction of Anesthesiologist or CRNA)
o Under the direction of the anesthesia provider, assist with moving, lifting, and positioning patients
* Assist with endotracheal intubation by preparing and holding equipment
o Under the direction of the anesthesia provider, maintain competency to place leads for cardiac monitor, blood pressure cuff, and oximeter
o Demonstrate knowledge of positioning devices used by anesthesia staff during surgical cases
o Demonstrate knowledge of surgical asepsis and traffic control while working within the OR suite, wearing PPE as appropriate
o Under direction of anesthesia provider, maintain competency to set up anesthesia machine for surgical procedures
o Maintain working knowledge of set up and break down processes for anesthesia specific equipment (including but not limited to anesthesia machine, Bis monitor, Sonosite, etc)
o Prior to start of surgical day, and in between cases as needed, inventory oxygen tanks in all operating rooms, ensuring a full tank in the OR at the start of each day
* 2. Performs decontamination, cleaning, and restocking
o Perform anesthesia specific, between case, turnover activities according to defined standards and policies
o Demonstrate use of Trophon high level disinfectant
o Restock anesthesia carts according to established supply par levels
o Demonstrate knowledge of perioperative environmental sanitation
o Maintains a neat, safe, and clean anesthesia environment in the OR suite
o Disinfect used equipment following manufacturer's instructions for use and hospital policy prior to returning it to storage
* 3. Assists in maintaining Anesthesia equipment
o Partner with clinical engineering and Surgical Services Leadership to address repair or replacement needs for anesthesia equipment
o Assist in visually inspecting equipment and reporting equipment concerns to the anesthesia provider
o Assist in anticipating the need for patient specific anesthesia equipment and bringing to anesthesia provider when needed
* 4. Orders, maintains, inventories, tracks, and manages supplies
o Identify inventory discrepancies, perform cycle counts as needed, and research and take appropriate steps to resolve identified issues
o Facilitate disposal of expired or recalled product under direction of anesthesia and OR leadership
o Partner with OR leadership and appropriate anesthesia staff to maintain appropriate stock levels for all anesthesia supplies
o Demonstrate ability to effectively and accurately purchase use hospital purchasing system to order anesthesia supplies
o Prioritize POs as needed, working with MGB Customer Service, to ensure delivery of items to ensure delivery of items for uninterrupted services
* 5. Interfaces with vendors
o Communicate with sales/vendor representatives as needed regarding new or existing supplies and equipment
o Maintain professional relationships with vendors
o Ensure operating room compliance with Joint Commission requirements
* 6. Utilizes organizational skills to assure smooth functioning of department operations
o Assist with special procedures, special projects, and other duties/tasks as assigned
o Under direction of anesthesia leadership, assist with orientation of new OR staff to anesthesia turnover processes and anesthesia supplies
o Prioritize delegated tasks based on patient care needs and unit activities
o Request assistance with delegated tasks when needed
o Complete work/tasks within allotted time frame, reporting unfinished responsibilities to appropriate staff
* Experience Minimum Required
o Experience working as an anesthesia tech, MA, EMT, or comparable role within the last 12 months
* Experience Preferred/Desired
o 2-4 years experience working as an anesthesia tech, MA, EMT, or comparable role
* Education Minimum Required
o High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Education Preferred/Desired
o Academic work in biological sciences
o Associate's Degree
* Training Minimum Required
o N/A
* Training Preferred/Desired
o N/A
* Special Skills Minimum Required
o Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, strong organizational skills
* Special Skills Preferred/Desired
o N/A
* Licensure and/or Certifications Required
o BLS
o State of NH Medical Technician license or equivalent State license (i.e.MED TECH, EMT)
* Licensure and/or Certifications Preferred/Desired
o N/A
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