What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anesthesia Technician I position at Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC)?
Education:
High School or GED
Licensure:
* Current CPR Certification (Heartsaver)
Experience:
Successful completion of Anesthesia Course/Certification or at least 1-2 years previous experience in the field
Skills:
* Ability to read and write
* Able to understand and follow written and oral instructions
* Analytical skills in order to maintain equipment and supply inventory
Patient & Workplace Safety:
Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties.
Patient Population:
Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
* Cleans and services anesthesia equipment (i.e. gas machines) to include proper breakdown and reassembly of gas machines, utilizing aseptic techniques and according to established procedures.
* Transports equipment to and from the operating room, procedural areas and other locations in the hospital as needed.
* Assembles and sets up equipment used by the physicians, nurses, and surgical technicians such as anesthesia machines, automated dispensing machines, fluid warmers, infusion pumps, transport monitors, arterial lines, glidescopes, nerve blocks, and sonosite devices.
* Assists the anesthesiologist and the nurse anesthetist in the preparation of special anesthesia equipment such as spinal trays, epidural trays, fiberoptic scopes, and difficult airway and pediatric carts as directed.
* Troubleshoots equipment and performs minor repairs/adjustments and maintenance as needed. Contacts Biomedical Engineering to request service of equipment as needed.
* Stocks supplies in anesthesia machines, operating rooms/procedural areas, anesthesia, epidural carts and other carts as necessary.
* Keeps the storage areas clean, neat and orderly to ensure easy storage and retrieval.
* Assists with opening/breaking down boxes and transporting supplies to various OR/procedure locations.
* Interacts with Central Sterile Processing, Distribution, Receiving, Pharmacy and Department Buyer to place and follow-up on purchase orders.
* Cleans and maintains the general appearance and cleanliness of all equipment of the department used directly or indirectly in the care of patients.
* Assists anesthesiologists and the nurse anesthetist with all intraoperative procedures, positioning, arterial lines, intubations,
* IV access as necessary.
* Has access to supply rooms and operating rooms where supplies and/or medications are stored.
* Reads emails daily on scheduled workdays
* Signs off on various documents/checklist requires by the department according to the Standard of work.
* Identifies and anticipates issues. Takes responsibility to correct and resolve these issues.
* Readily accepts challenges and performs assignments effectively.
All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:
Respect
I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.
- Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
- Listens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilities
Excellence
I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.
- Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
- Actively pursues learning and self-development
- Pays attention to detail; follows through
Accountability
I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.
- Sets a positive, professional example for others
- Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
- Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
- Reports to work regularly and on time
Teamwork
I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.
- Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
- Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
- Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
- Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others
Ethical Behavior
I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
- Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers
Results
I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.
- Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
- Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
- Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
- Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently
COVID-19 Vaccination
All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.
Equal Employment Opportunity
GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
