ANESTHESIA TECHNICIAN
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Description: Duke University and Duke University Health System is in need of ANESTHESIA TECHNICIAN right now, this occupation will be depute in North Carolina. Further informations about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. FULL TIME, 40 HOURS PER WEEK, ROTATING DAYS/EVENINGS AND CALL
ANESTHESIA TECHNICIAN, DURHAM REGIONAL HOSPITAL OPERATING ROOM
Occ ! Summary
Perform a variety of technical and supportive patient care tasks to
assist attending
anesthesiologists, residents and nurse anesthetists in performing
anesthetic procedures for
patients ranging from infancy to geriatrics. Performs routine and
delegated duties according to
departmental policies.
Work Performed
Consult Operating Room schedule to determine supply and equipment needs
for procedures;
prepare anesthetizing locations for indicated procedure to include
setting up and calibrating
monitoring devices; troubleshoot anesthesia equipment malfunctions,
routing non-functional
equipment to the proper department for repair.
Assist anesthesia
providers using aseptic or sterile technique with non-invasive and
invasive patient procedures
including peripheral and/or central intravenous and/or arterial line
placement; airway
management techniques including mask, endotracheal! and/or emergency
methods and
regional anesthesia tech! niques.
Assist anesthesia providers with
physiological monitoring of patients notifying the anesthesia
provider(s) of abnormal changes
in vital signs and/or physical appearance of the patient.
Clean anesthesia machines, monitors
and equipment following procedures established by Infection
Control.
Stock anesthesia supplies in all anesthetizing
locations including ploss carts, fiberoptic carts, emergency airway
bags and any other
anesthesia supply location.
Obtain supplies
and equipment as requested by anesthesia providers.
Assist with
patient laboratory tests and results including, but not limited to,
ABG's, ACTs and other point
of care tests.
Obtain blood products
andpharmaceuticals assisting with preparation and
delivery.
Maintain immediate availability to assist in routine
and emergency procedures.
May act as a resource and role model
for other ane! sthesia technicians, anesthesia providers, learners and
other health care team
members by providing technical guidance and instruction as appropriate.
May provide verbal and written
feedback of interviewees and peers as appropriate and as indicated by
supervisor.
May serve as an instructor/facilitator of
educational in-services for other anesthesia technicians.
May
act as a role model for orientation and training of anesthesia
technicians and other health
care team members.
May assume
anesthesia technician charge role in managing daily work schedule of
anesthesia technicians
and directing care to provide an efficient and safe environment.
Acquire and/or maintain certification by
obtaining annual continuing education requirements.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure in a
stressful environment, and often
! without relief.
Ability to
demonstrate knowledge relating ! to the anesthesia procedures in order to
effectively anticipate
the needs of the anesthesiologist.
Ability to set priorities and respond appropriately to actual
and/or potential life threatening situations.
Communicate with
patients while helping prepare them for anesthesia to explain
procedures, allay fears and elicit
patient cooperation. Participate in non-charged calming conversations.
Establish and maintain good
working relationships with other members of the health care
team.
Physical abilities to complete job duties which include
lifting, standing, walking, ability to push, pull, climb, stoop, kneel,
reach overhead and rotate
trunk for prolonged periods.
Level Characteristics
N/A Minimum Qualifications
Education Work generally requires two years of college coursework in biology, physiology, anatomy or related scientific fields.
Experience Work requires one year of! direct patient contact experience as an Emergency Medical Technician, Licensed Practical Nurse or related clinical experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications Basic Life Support Provider Certification. American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians Certification preferred.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please deliver us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Duke University and Duke University Health System.
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