What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anesthesia Technician position at Kaiser Permanente?
- Assembles basic anesthesia equipment and turnover.
- Provides supplies needed for general/regional anesthesia.
- Prepares anesthesia procedure trays as requested.
- Removes and disposes all supplies and equipment following procedures performed by anesthesia providers.
- Maintains adequate stock of supplies in anesthesia machines and carts, including rotation and replacement of dated items.
- Maintains adequate stock of supplies in emergency code blue boxes, malignant hyperthermia carts, difficult intubation carts, invasive monitoring carts and regional anesthesia carts as listed on cart inventory.
- Performs cleaning, sterilization and decontamination of all non-disposable anesthesia related items.
- Coordinates patient monitoring and equipment availability with PACU and Critical Care Units.
- Assists with set-up of invasive monitoring equipment in routine and emergency situations: arterial line, central venous pressure line, Swan-Ganz, cardiac output, fiber optic intubation and regional nerve block.
- Assists with patient transport to the operating room, including placement of the patient on the OR table and non-invasive monitors (NIBP, EKG, SpO2 temperature).
- Assists in direct patient care under direct supervision in routine and emergency situations: arterial line, central venous pressure line, Swan-Ganz, cardiac output, fiber optic intubation and regional nerve block.
- Assists anesthesia provider with induction of anesthesia, including cricoid pressure for intubation as directed.
- Picks up and delivers lab specimens, ABG's etc.
- Assists with patient transport to PACU/ICU including preparation of oxygen source and transport monitors.
- Coordinates with Environmental Services for prompt operating room turnaround time.
- Coordinates with Pharmacy to maintain stock, return and replace all outdated items except controlled drugs.
- Prepares and processes all anesthesia-related items that require disinfection, decontamination and sterilization.
- Coordinates with Unit Manager to maintain and revise inventory par levels for all supplies and equipment.
- Inspects instruments and equipment for damage and initiates appropriate repair and replacement process.
- Ensures availability of backup monitoring equipment at all times and provides timely replacement as needed.
- Maintains records and documentation of equipment quality checks performed in the department.
- Participates in the orientation and training of new employees.
- Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organization's philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum of six (6) months of previous Anesthesia Technician experience within the last three (3) years OR graduate of Anesthesia Technician program.
• High school graduate.
• Health Science courses taken or under study.
• BLS certificate.
• Certification by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians as a Certified Anesthesia Technician, preferred.
• Understanding of Anesthesia department equipment, procedures and principles of asepsis are required.
• Must have ability to exercise independent judgment within the job description and department policies, work independently with minimal supervision and communicate effective verbally and in writing.
• Must have good manual dexterity and mechanical ability including ability to lift 45 lbs. from overhead position.
• Must have ability to bend and walk in narrow spaces without contaminating sterile supplies.
• Must have good peripheral vision.
• Must have the ability to stand or walk continuously.
• Must have command of English language and legible handwriting.
• Must have working knowledge of KPDS, EMSR and basic computer ability.
• Work record must show excellent attendance, punctuality, initiative and motivation.
Notes:
• Travel required 75% of the time.
Salary : $29 - $33
