EMT - Anesthesia Tech Per Diem

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