ANESTHESIA TECHNICIAN
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Description: Duke University and Duke University Health System is presently looking of ANESTHESIA TECHNICIAN right now, this vacancy will be settled in North Carolina. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. Occupational Summary Perform a variety of technical and supportive patient care tasks to
assist attending anesthesiologists, residents and nurse ane! sthetists 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 techniques.
Assist anesthesia providers with
physiological monitoring of patients notifying the anesthesia
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
and pharmaceuticals 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 anesthesia technicians, anesthesia providers, learners and
other health care team members by providing technical guidance and
instruction as appropriate.
May provide verbal a! nd 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 prioriti! es and respond appropriately to actual
and/or potential life threat! ening 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.
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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 vacancy, please deliver us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Duke University and Duke University Health System.
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This vacancy will be started on: Thu, 20 Jun 2013 20:35:33 GMT
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