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Job Description Responsible for the operations and maintenance of the Anesthesia equipment and supplies. Job Responsibility * * Demonstrates knowledge of the equipment in the department, how to operate and troubleshoot and mechanism for initiating repairs. * Checks monitoring equipment daily and assists with preparation of such equipment (including change of anesthesia circuit) according to established procedures to ensure optimum patient safety and care. * Notifies the Bio-Medical Specialist of any equipment needing repairs to ensure patient safety. * Takes appropriate action for the malfunctioning equipment and used resources if unable to troubleshoot problem. * May attach ECG cable to IV pole after patient is put on OR table. * May arrange monitors and cable according to protocole. * Assists with fiber-optic intubation and/or difficult airway situations; * Sets-up for cases including preparation of laryngoscope and intubation equipment, IV solution and administration sets, sets up warming devices; assists anesthesiologist with volume infusions as directed during intra-operative volume resuscitations * * Works collaboratively as a team member when providing patient care to promote positive patient outcomes. * Coordinates activities occurring outside of the unit and accompanies anesthesiologist and/or surgeon, as appropriate. * Sets-up all pressure transducers and assures proper calibration of the transducers and pressure module, as needed. * Responds to emergency situations in all anesthetizing locations and sets up appropriate emergency equipment. * Effectively communicates with all members of the surgical team regarding the need for special equipment and supplies. * * Maintains quality control and logs. * Maintains records of maintenance of equipment as directed. * Maintains appropriate department statistics, QA monitors, and provides written report to supervisor. * * Follows protocol for all safety and Infection Control practice and monitors environment and equipment to ensure cleaning standards are maintained. * Aseptically opens sterile supplies based on patient needs and procedure card. * Follows procedure for decontamination of all instruments used during the procedure. * Cleans all anesthesia equipment according to Infection Control standards. * Adheres to safety and Infection Control policies: demonstrates knowledge and skills in waste disposal and standard precautions. * * Stocks supplies necessary for administration of anesthesia. * Checks all anesthetizing locations between cases to ensure adequate supplies and drugs are immediately available. * Notifies management regarding supplies, which must be ordered from outside the hospital. * Orders supplies as needed from the Anesthesia Workroom. * * Ensures that anesthesia machines and carts are clear and well stocked. * Cleans surfaces of anesthesia machines when anesthesia cases are finished for the day. * Collects and restocks anesthesia supply carts so that Operating Room and Procedural areas are always ready for use. * Accesses medication delivery and/or medication areas, as authorized, in the performance of required duties, as needed. * Performs related duties, as required. * ADA Essential Functions Job Qualification * High School Diploma or equivalent, required. * Currently a Certified Anesthesia Technician by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians (ASATT), required. * BCLS Certification, preferred. * Must successfully complete sites' training program within three (3) month probationary period. * Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to be well organized and work under high pressure required. * Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).