General Summary of Position
Assists the anesthesia provider. Prepares operating rooms for surgery. Provides technical services and assists in operating room, emergency room, and other departments as assigned.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.Assists the anesthesia provider in preparing patients for anesthesia.Thoroughly cleans anesthesia gas machines and ventilators at least once per week. Assures that all gas machines are surfaced-cleaned daily. Assures that special carts and trays are thoroughly cleaned at least once per week. Maintains Anesthesia Work Room and other storage areas in a clean and organized manner. Assures that soaking solutions are replaced according to protocol. Assures that reusable equipment such as LMA are properly sterilized.Inspects each anesthetizing location to assure the presence of all designated equipment at the beginning of shift. Inspects special carts and trays daily to assure that they are properly supplied according to the stacking lists. Replaces equipment as needed. Keeps supervisor informed of unusual loss or breakage. Assures that supply inventory is organized and clearly labeled. Assures that stacking lists are kept current. Recommends changes in inventory par levels and items based on current usage. Assists in periodically reviewing and updating supply requisition forms. Requisitions supply order on a weekly basis, being current with the computer program for supplies (MSN). Requisitions outside orders after consulting with supervisor. Assures that adequate supplies are distributed to designated areas. Maintains copies of supply requisition and log of MSN requisition numbers and submits to supervisor at the month end. Performs annual inventory in conjunction with supervisor.Maintains Anesthesia equipment. Cooperates with Clinical Engineering in maintaining established P.M. inspections. Routinely checks condition of equipment such as NIBP cuffs, EKG cables and leads, oximeter probes, temperature cables, warming blankets, pressure infusers, etc. and effect minor repairs or parts replacement. Performs daily battery checks on battery-operated equipment. Keeps supervisor informed of equipment problems. Makes rounds in special units to collect Anesthesia equipment.May be responsible for listing readings for chemical and blood warmer thermometers, reporting results to blood bank, and maintaining monthly quality check on blood warmers.May function as a Care Associate/CNA, providing direct bedside care to patient under the supervision a Registered Nurse, as required:. Stays familiar with and meets the standards of a Care Associate. Provides relief coverage for Care Associates. Participates in training and orienting new Care Associates. In conjunction with OR Supervisor, assigns daily work assignments to OR Care Associates. Assists the OR Care Associates with the more complex Anesthesia cases. May assist in the training of new anesthesia technicians and CNA students.May provide clerical support to Anesthesia Office. Types correspondence and reports. Photocopies information. Maintains department records, reports and files. Answers the telephone, directs calls, and takes and delivers messages. Ensures that office supplies are organized at the end of the day shift.Opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedures. Cleans room, equipment, and stretchers using proper asepsis techniques. Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and after terminal cleaning. Discards used disposable anesthesia equipment in the appropriate manner.Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.Reports any changes in patients' conditions to nursing staff.Assures that drug inventory is organized and clearly labeled. Checks drug inventory and replaced all drugs to par levels each morning and after each case. Records drugs used on each case into Pyxis system. Recommends changes in inventory par levels and items based on current usage patterns. Assists in periodically reviewing and updating Drug Requisition Form. Keeps supervisor informed of problems regarding availability of drugs. Maintains copies of drug requisitions and submits to supervisor at month end. Maintains log for drug cars with twist locks.Transports blood and specimens to and from Laboratory. Transports patients to and from OR/PACU/Recovery as needed. Delivers laboratory coats to Laundry Room weekly if needed.Assists the anesthesia provider in the preparation of patients prior to surgery. Assist in transfer of patients from the stretcher to the OR table. Sets up and positions patients invasive and non-invasive monitoring devices. Assists with maintaining departmental inventory levels. Assures appropriate levels of anesthesia supplies in supply rooms and maintained in accordance with departmental protocols. Attends in-service training programs and other relevant training courses for professional development.Checks Labor & Delivery anesthesia machines. Ensures that the necessary anesthesia equipment and supplies are available in the EPIDURAL AND OR carts. Demonstrates knowledge of and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and provides the care needed as described in the unit/area/department policies and procedures.Ensures that all required anesthesia equipment is available and in good working order. Maintains and cares for equipment and supplies. Contacts Clinical Engineering for repairs of broken or damage anesthesia equipment. Documents equipment maintenance and repairs and equipment locations. Keep supervisor informed of equipment problems. Opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedures, using proper sterile techniques. Cleans anesthesia equipment using proper asepsis techniques. Provides assistance to the anesthesia provider during induction and throughout the surgical procedure. Sets up Anesthesia equipment prior to surgery; cleans and tests the patency of the anesthesia machine; stocks supply cart, set up and positions patient monitoring devices before each new surgical case according to departmental procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
Education- High School Diploma or GED required or
- equivalent. required
Experience- 1-2 years Anesthesia technician experience. 1 year related technician experience required and
Licenses and Certifications- CNA by the Maryland Board of Nursing required and
- CPR certification- BLS required and
- ACLS preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Ability to operate anesthesia and other related equipment.
- Ability to set up, prepare and ensure proper functioning of specialty equipment and supplies for surgery.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills preferred.
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
- Strong emphasis on teamwork-our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity-we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
- Comprehensive total rewards package-including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home-as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.
