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We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we've served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.
The Anesthesia Tech provides support services to anesthesiologists and registered nurses in the preparation, care, maintenance, and availability of anesthesia supplies and equipment. Participates in OR room turnover and performs activities as directed to ensure efficiency and safe patient care in the OR environment. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.
A Brief Overview
The Anesthesia Tech provides support services to anesthesiologists and registered nurses in the preparation, care, maintenance, and availability of anesthesia supplies and equipment. Participates in OR room turnover and performs activities as directed to ensure efficiency and safe patient care in the OR environment. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
What you will do
- Provides support to anesthesiologists and registered nurses in the preparation, care, maintenance, and availability of anesthesia supplies and equipment. Prepares and assembles anesthesia equipment and supplies for surgical procedures using sterile technique; performs equipment calibration and checks; sets up special equipment and supplies based on patient needs.
- Performs daily care and routine maintenance of anesthesia related equipment. Inspects for damage and repair, and reports equipment for repair and safety hazards. Verifies the performance of airway and monitoring equipment for constant readiness.
- Documents testing of equipment and instruments as required for compliance.
- Inventories, orders, stocks, and ensures the ready availability of anesthesia equipment and supplies.
- Maintains a sterile field for anesthesia services. Ensures adherence to the sterile field by applying principles of aseptic techniques.
- Responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures.
- Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Technical Degree or Diploma Anesthesia Technology
- Technical Degree or Diploma Emerg Medical Tech (EMT)
- Technical Degree or Diploma Surgical Technology
- Technical Degree or Diploma Nursing - LPN
- 1-3 years Anesthesia Technician
- 1-3 years Clinical healthcare (acute or hospital)
- Certified Anesthesia Technician - American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
- Demonstrated knowledge of OR supplies and equipment, preferably in anesthesia.
- Ability to set-up and calibrate anesthesia equipment and instrumentation.
- Demonstrates competency required to operate anesthesia related equipment and supplies and perform the essential functions of the job.
- Understands the principles and procedures related to infection control and aseptic technique.
- Ability to communicate verbally with co-workers, physicians and other outside professional staff.
- Ability to organize tasks and maintain control of work flow.
- There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.
- The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
- Must have good balance and coordination.
- The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
- The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
- Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
- Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
- Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required), Technical Degree or Diploma: Anesthesia Technology, Technical Degree or Diploma: Emerg Medical Tech (EMT), Technical Degree or Diploma: Nursing - LPN, Technical Degree or Diploma: Surgical Technology
Work Experience:
Anesthesia Technician, Clinical healthcare (acute or hospital)
Certifications:
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association, Certified Anesthesia Technician - American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians
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