Anes Technician PRN

HCA Florida Capital Hospital is a fully-accredited healthcare facility with more than 1,100 employees and 500 physicians.  A 266-bed, acute-care hospital that offers 24/7 Emergency Services in Leon and Gadsden Counties including a Pediatric ER and an Express Care ER. We also offer a Bariatric Center, Behavioral Health Center, Cancer Center, Chest Pain Center w/PCI, Comprehensive Breast Center, Family Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Orthopedic/Spine Center, Physical Therapy Services, Stroke Center, Surgical Services, Wound Healing Center, Network-of-Care Affiliated Physician Practices, and more.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide care to patients under the direction of the Anesthesiologist/Anesthetist and RN utilizing the nursing process, in accordance with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Capital.

• Demonstrates knowledge and application of sterile technique, instruments and supplies needed for various anesthetic procedures.
• Communicates, interacts and participates in teamwork on the unit.
• Participates and cooperates in the unit based Quality Improvement processes.
• Collects data for Anesthesia quality monitoring and supplies report to Quality department for quarterly Anesthesia meeting.
• Maintains and safely handles medications within their scope of practice to include IV fluids, contrast media and prescription medications
• Practices, develops and endorses customer service skills in relationships with internal and external customers.
• Serves as the patient and family advocate with respect to the patient’s right to privacy by protecting confidential information.
• Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, qualify of care or the services delivered.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the occurrence reporting system.  Uses system to report potential patient safety issues.
• Follows established guidelines for reporting a significant medical error or unanticipated outcome in the patient’s care which results in patient harm.
• Assists Anesthesiologist with certain aspects of patient care as needed.
• Orders anesthesia equipment and disposable supplies according to established par levels
• Assists with turnover of anesthesia supplies and equipment between cases, including placing circuits on the machine and insuring appropriate supplies and disposables on the anesthesia cart.
• Performs regular cleaning of all anesthesia equipment, including anesthesia machines, non-disposable equipment/supplies and monitors.
• Maintains anesthesia storage and supply areas in a clean and orderly fashion that promotes ease of access by Anesthesia staff.
• Obtains and changes medical gas tanks as needed.
• Attends in-service presentations and completes all mandatory education requirements.
• Uses Performance Improvement Plan to improve patient safety.
• Regular, Punctual and dependable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.