Respiration Anesthesia Technician

Description

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UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.

Summary:
The anesthesia technologist is a trained member of the anesthesia care team with extensive knowledge of all anesthesia equipment and supplies. Under the direction of the Chief CRNA or designee, the anesthesia technologist is responsible for assisting the anesthesia care team in all phases of patient care in the peri-operative setting.

Responsibilities:
Ensure operating room readiness.
2.Identify for patient's status (age appropriate) and planned surgery, then prepare appropriate circuits and supplies for anesthesia prior to anesthetization of patient.
3.Stocks supplies and checks for outdates within the department.
4.cleans and disinfects anesthesia machine, cables, and associated equipment between surgery cases and assists with room turnover.
5.maintains inventory par levels of supplies within the anesthesia department.
6.Checks difficult airway carts, pediatric carts, and other emergency carts daily to ensure readiness.
7.Assists with IV- line, A-line, and hot-line set up for cases.
8.Delivery of emergency equipment to OR when necessary.
9.Utilizes cost containment without compromising care of patient.
10.Follows guidelines of OSHA standard precautions.
11.Participates in unit-based performance improvement activities.
12.Troubleshoots and fixes minor issues with anesthesia equipment.
13.Reports and removes malfunctioning equipment to biomed for repair.
14.Maintains comprehensive knowledge of anesthesia machine functioning and assists with maintenance and quality checks.

Other information:
Education Requirements:
*Anesthesia technician certification program or completion of accredited anesthesia technologist program.
*Associates of Science Degree preferred or willing to advance with an associate technician certification program.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:
*Certified Anesthesia Technician.
*Successful completion of approved certification for certified anesthesia technician or completion of accredited anesthesia technology program and completion of certification in anesthesia technology.

Professional Experience Requirements:
*1 year of Anesthesia Tech or relevant medical experience.

Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals

Entity: Nash UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: NGH Anesthesia

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: NASH HC

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.