Anesthesia Technician NMC healthcare LLC

Job Description

Performs in the OT, where the anesthesia services staff provide anesthesia for elective and emergency surgery, obstetric and medical procedures as required, in patients of all age groups from newborn to the very elderly.

Responsibilities

1. To assist during induction of maintenance of and recovery from anesthesia.

   2. Checks anesthesia machine very morning prior to surgery to ensure that the gas scavenging system is attached and the suction apparatus is attached and functioning.

2. To provide assistance to anesthesia personnel in assembling equipment and supplies for the administration of anesthesia.

3. To perform cleaning of equipment and storing of supplies and to clean anesthesia work spaces and storage areas.

4. Incumbent works with a wide variety of equipment peculiar to administration of anesthesia, patient monitoring and related life support systems and must be familiar with intravenous fluids plus and blood administration system.

   2. Understands sequence of procedures required for rapid induction and intubation used in emergency cases to prevent vomiting and aspiration.  Performs Sellick’s Maneuver (Cricoid pressure) as required.

5. Positions patients for surgery and those requiring spinal or epidural anesthesia with awareness of requirement of a sterile and sterile technique for the procedure.

6. Learn and keep current with the name of equipment, supplies and pharmacological agents and is familiar with locations of same.

7. Assists anesthetists with starting I.V. infusion.

8. Share “on call” rotation to provide assistance for emergency surgeries during other than normal hours, i.e. nights, week ends and holidays.

9. Maintains awareness of safety hazards and takes necessary action to prevent accidents.

10. Attends OT staff meetings on a regular basis.

11. Maintains confidentiality of patient records and activities in the O T.

12. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned by Unit Supervisor/Charge Nurse/or other Anesthetist.

13. Participates in any Performance improvement activities and scheduled continuing education and updating.

14. To assist during sedation.