Job Description

Summary

The Anesthesia Technician is responsible for maintaining supplies and equipment in all areas of the hospital wherever anesthesia is administered, i.e. Surgical Services, Labor and Delivery, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.

• Demonstrate competency and aseptic technique while handling the unit’s stock, equipment, and supplies; always return supplies to their correct location after use and ensure that they are in proper working order, reporting any malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain all stocked supply levels, and reorder them as needed.
• Keep the Operating Room area in order, restocking supplies when necessary.
• Maintain a log containing the refrigerator temperature.
• Keep all anesthesia carts and cabinets labeled correctly and in a neat and orderly fashion; these include each surgical suite, workroom, the Surgical Admitting Unit (SAU), and Labor and Delivery.
• Check all drugs for expiration dates on a monthly basis in the anesthesia machine, anesthesia workroom, refrigerator, Labor and Delivery, and all related anesthesia carts (epidural, airway, etc.).
• Rotate stock to ensure timely use of medications prior to the expiration date.
• Order necessary supplies on a daily basis.
• Adhere to all infection control and safety standards by adhering to the proper isolation techniques, using good hand washing and aseptic techniques, thoroughly cleaning all equipment (Bair Huggers, infusion pumps, fluid warmers, etc.) prior to returning them to storage and in between each patient use, and performing weekly cleanings of all anesthesia-related equipment.
• Utilize the proper chemical disinfection techniques, including cleaning and disinfecting all laryngoscopes and accessories.
• Serve as a resource and role model to others in maintaining aseptic technique and infection control by seeking out areas needing attention and performing the necessary cleaning through own initiative on a routine basis.
• Restock all pharmacy supplies and drugs, and ensure stock par levels are consistently maintained.

Education and Experience

Minimum Required Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education:

Not applicable

Experience:

Prior experience as an Anesthesia Assistant and/or Technician is preferred; applicants must be able to learn the names of drugs and equipment used in Anesthetic practice.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

There are no certifications/licensures required for this position.