Anesthesia Technologist, Anesthesia, FT, Days - Miami, Florida - Anesthesia Technician
Company: Jackson Memorial Hospital
Location: Miami
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Anesthesia Technologist, Anesthesia, FT, Days - Miami,
FloridaDescription Position Summary: The Anesthesia Technologist is
a member of staff who provides technical support services to the
clinical staff and to the department. The incumbent is responsible
for the operation, repair and maintenance of anesthesia
machines.Duties & Responsibilities: Identifies electronic or
mechanical problems in anesthesia machines, including those of
system set up procedures, system leak detection, and calibration
techniques for each anesthesia monitoring function. Identifies and
resolves electronic or mechanical problems with commonly employed
anesthesia equipment including physiologic monitors for ECG, NIBP,
SA02, ETC02, Peripheral nerve stimulators, invasive hemodynamic
monitors, airway pressure, electronic humidifiers, fluid warmers,
patient heating or cooling systems, infusion pumps, Doppler's, data
recorders, or any other equipment system required in the common
application of anesthesia. Sets up and applies specialized
anesthesia equipment, and identifies and resolves electronic or
mechanical problems with these specialized anesthesia equipment
systems which include rapid fluid administration systems, blood
salvage and re-infusion systems. Assembles systems for invasive
monitoring according to protocols. Assembles, tests, and operates
specialized equipment for blood salvage and re-infusion during
surgery. Performs corrective action necessary to correct electronic
or mechanical problems in anesthesia machines. Recognizes
electronic or mechanical problems in anesthesia machines which
require corrective action by the manufacturer. Determines the
availability and appropriateness of replacement equipment, and
completes installation of replacement equipment, as required.
Inspects, tests, and installs replacement medical, compressed gas
cylinders on anesthesia machines. Identifies malfunctioning
anesthesia equipment for repair by bio- medical services, generates
work or maintenance requisitions, and delivers the equipment to
biomedical services for corrective action and monitors equipment
until returned to service. Accesses the monthly biomedical services
preventative maintenance listing, schedules all listed equipment,
delivers equipment to biomedical services, collects and installs
serviced items. Inventories and maintains an appropriate supply of
medical, compressed gas cylinders used as emergency cylinder
supply. Maintains department files and records for equipment
repairs, maintenance and service. Maintains an inventory of
specialized non-stock supplies for use in selected anesthesia
applications. Inspects, assembles and tests equipment and monitors
used by clinical anesthesia staff in patient transport, specialized
anesthesia settings, such as radiology, or any other appropriate
setting. Assists clinical staff to transport anesthesia machines,
monitors, and anesthesia supplies from the primary anesthesia
sites. Inspects, tests and takes corrective action for the
operation of medical gas scavenging systems associated with
anesthesia gas machines. Completes documentation for activity
during blood salvage and re-infusion. Instructs others on the
indications for use of and results obtained with blood salvage and
re-infusion techniques. Takes on-call assignments for the operation
of blood recovery systems. Receives supplies or parts,
appropriately labels items as necessary and verifies the
correctness of the product received. Observes and follows
appropriate infection control procedures for the assembly of
sterile systems utilized in the performance of tasks. Generates
records and documentation. Performs other related duties as
required. Unit specific duties:, Unit specific duties: Exchange
drug trays both AM and PM for all Operating Rooms and Labor and
Deliver. Transports trays to Pharmacy. Maintain all drug charges
for Labor & Delivery and Main Operating Rooms, and Endoscopy.
Orders supplies and equipment for Labor and Delivery and Main
Operating Rooms. Orders supplies and equipment for Holding Area and
Recovery Room when requested. Demonstrates behaviors of service
excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and
Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as
assigned.QualificationsExperience: Generally requires 0 to 3 years
of related experience.Education: High School diploma is
required.License Certification: ASATT Certification Preferred.
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for
Healthcare Providers certification with at least 6 months validity
required.Knowledge Skill Abilities: Ability to analyze, organize
and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical
thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and
follow instructions. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate
technology and software applications. Must meet and maintain
current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies,
certifications/licensures, as required by the nursing area.Physical
Demands: Job function requires extended standing or walking. Must
be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds. Able to lift or
move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate
devices. Jobs in this group require frequent visual acuity to
perform activities related to extended use of computers. Additional
information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation
will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with
the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).Work Environment:
Jobs in this group are required to function in a fast paced
environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful
situations. Frequent interaction with a diverse population
including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies
and other members of the public. Function is subject to inside
environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures.
Exposure to various environments such as: communicable diseases,
toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions
common to a hospital and medical office environment. May also be
exposed to needle sticks, airborne infections, medical gases,
X-Ray, chemical exposures and other potential hazards. Must wear
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when exposed to
infectious/clinical hospital environment. Reasonable accommodations
can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the
described essential functions. Additional information and provision
requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home
unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations
Committee (RAC).
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