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The Anesthesia Technician assists the anesthesia care providers in anesthesia administration, by preparing, using and maintaining equipment and providing supplies and medications. Responsible for stocking and preparing all anesthesia equipment and supplies. Prepares and maintains patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems and performs safety checks on the machines. Assists the anesthesia care with patient transport and positioning or for other tasks as needed. Contributes to safe and cost-effective anesthesia care.
Your Everyday
Provides anesthesia technician services to patients under the supervision of a licensed anesthesia care provider.Assists Anesthesia care providers in the acquisition, preparation and application of equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia.Coordinates the flow of supplies, equipment, and instruments between all anesthesia sites and personnel. Responsible for basic anesthesia OR turnover, cleaning and stocking. Readies supplies, mechanical and electronic equipment, to help anesthesia providers monitor and manage patients.Cleans, disinfects, orders, stocks and readies supplies and mechanical and electronic equipment. Ensures that equipment is clean/sterilized and functioning properly.Prepares, maintains and performs basic troubleshooting for the patient monitoring devices, equipment and anesthesia delivery systems pre, intra and post anesthesia and with consideration and knowledge of the needs of the various patient groups.Assists with transportation and positioning of patients and laboratory specimens as necessary.Maintains established departmental policies, procedures, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control standards.Documents and maintains preventative maintenance and quality records.Assists with codes as required.
The Must-Haves
Minimum:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma / GED or equivalent and 2 years of experience in patient care. 4 years of experience in lieu of education.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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Your extras
Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we doYou are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
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