Anesthesia Technician Coordinator (Full Time, Days)

Description

• Certification from American Society of Anesthesia Technologists (ASATT) and/or Technicians required
• Minimum 2 - 5 years of Anesthesia Technician experience
• CPR: Healthcare Provider – must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• Prior experience with infection control procedures and sterile techniques required

Qualifications

• Creates staff schedules and monthly on call assignments.  Optimizes resources to provide coverage for all patient procedures, minimizes overtime occurrences and creates flex schedule.
• Creates daily assignment worksheets for all Anesthesia Technician assignments.
• Provides coverage for attending physicians by utilizing residents, fellows and assistants.

• Performs inspections & compliance audit of medications in the anesthesia carts to ensure no expired medication remains in stock. Completes all audits according to hospital policy & ACHA standards.
• Maintains inventory, ordering, receiving, and storage of all equipment and supplies.
• Cleans, maintains and performs all safety checks of all equipment according to Infection Control Policy and Procedures.
• Works collaboratively with the Pharmacy to ensure that all daily first cases have boxes of medication ready for the anesthetic drawer.
• Communicates and ensures the proper planning and flow for cases with Pharmacy providing the needed medications.
• Works collaboratively with Anesthesiologist and supply chain to evaluate new products and equipment.  Creates in-service appointments with anesthesia and vendors as needed.

• Coordinates specifics of care with Anesthesiologist and Operating Room leadership. Assists with patient care activities, on an as needed basis.
• Follows universal precautions (i.e.; donning of Personal Precaution Equipment (PPE), disinfection of equipment) according to safety guidelines outlined by the manufacturers.
• Maintains and records inventory, ordering, receiving, and storing equipment and supplies.
• Maintains anesthesia supply room and OR's for cleanliness and neatness.
• Provides assignments for preceptorship to new employees and assists with new department processes.
• Acts as a subject matter expert and resource to all Anesthesia Technicians.

• Provides training and mentorship to current and new staff.

• High School education or equivalent preferred
• Knowledge of guidelines on Sterile Techniques and ASATT preferred
• Knowledge of supply chain process  preferred
• Knowledge of Vendor Management and experience with equipment trail process  preferred
• Able to respond rapidly quickly based on changing circumstances in the patient care environment
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate in a team environment
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to effectively work in a collaborative environment and follow the direction of the Anesthesiologist, OR Nurse Manager and Director of Surgical Services
• Ability to apply knowledge of universal precautions in dealing with patients and equipment
• Ability to respond to emergent situations while remaining calm and reassuring during unforeseen situations

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