Anesthesia Tech – St. Francis Downtown
About The Position
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. Anesthesia Tech – St. Francis Downtown Job Summary The Anesthesia Tech will perform various patient care, safety, and technical duties to support anesthesia and nursing teams in surgical and procedural areas. The Anesthesia Technician responds to patient-specific needs including blood, medications, supply, and equipment during the surgical procedure. This position is an active member of the Anesthesia OR emergency response/code team and assures all emergency safety equipment is available and in working order.
Requirements
- BLS Basic Life Support (required)
- High School or GED (required)
- Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
- Evaluate employee performance
- Analyzing data or information
- Medical Terminology
- Maintain Aseptic technique
- Ability to Multitask and remain flexible in day-to-day operations and scheduling needs of the department
- Attention to detail
- Acceptance of authority
- Critical thinking
- Communication with inter and intra departmental staff, physicians, patients, and family members
- Teamwork
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Relationship building
- Basic computer skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience in surgery, sterile processing (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Assists with anesthesia and other supplies as needed, medication management within scope of practice as directed by anesthesia and pharmacy.
- Organizes anesthesia supplies &/or equipment to ensure availability.
- Responds to needs of anesthesia providers.
- Cleans and disinfects instruments, high level disinfection and processing.
- Assists with patients at risk for malignant hyperthermia and other duties within scope.
- Performs anesthesia machine testing and support in various areas throughout the hospital.
- Performs patient identification procedures to ensure proper delivery of blood products and medications.
- Operates surgical equipment under the direction of a licensed provider.
- Ensures all Operating Rooms, and pre/post rooms are adequately stocked with appropriate quantity of supplies and required equipment.
- Ensures Operating Rooms, procedure and pre/post rooms are cleaned and prepared for the next patient to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Cleans equipment and implements infection control policies to support the anesthesia practices in surgical and procedural areas.
- Assists anesthesia and nursing with patient care, patient equipment, and environmental maintenance activities in the Operating Room.
- Helps with room turnover which includes stocking and cleaning and wiping down anesthesia carts between cases.
- Sterile processing duties that involve sterilization, high level disinfection and cleaning and disinfection of instruments and equipment.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
- Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
