Anesthesia Technician - Adult Anesthesiology

Position Title:

Anesthesia Technician - Adult Anesthesiology

Department:

Adult Anesthesiology

Job Description:

This position may be filled as an Anesthesia Technologists Level 1, 2, or 3, depending on individual experience, certifications, education, and other qualifications. 

Location: University of Oklahoma Medical Center

Shift: Full-time, M-W-F 6am-6:30pm

 

General Description: The Anesthesia Technologist I assists anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, and other medical staff in the administration of anesthesia. They are responsible for preparing, maintaining, and monitoring the equipment and supplies used during procedures that require anesthesia. 

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position. 

• Responsible for the daily inspection of anesthesia machines, equipment, and devices to ensure cleanliness and operational readiness (i.e. fiberoptic bronchoscope, fluid warmers, anesthetic gas machine).
• Responsible for decontamination of anesthesia machines and sterilization of equipment and devices.
• Assembles anesthesia equipment and sets up machines according to established protocol and age appropriate criteria on scheduled cases.
• Aids in the the procurement of equipment and supplies necessary for safe delivery and maintenance of anesthesia specific to the patient need.
• Orders and stocks anesthesia medications and supplies; maintain adequate records of receipt and issuance of supplies and equipment.
• Reviews stored medications and ensures expired medications are properly discarded.
• Maintains adequate level of volatile anesthesia gases. Properly stores and distributes medical cylinders.
• Provides charged transport monitors for all patients and assists with the safe transport of the patient.
• Observes and reports equipment malfunctions or unsafe environment to biomedical engineering.
• Duties may vary based on assigned area and may include patient transport, assistance with difficult intubations, and input on process improvement.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Level I

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience: No experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Certified Anesthesia Technologist (Cer.A.T.T.) issued by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians required with one year of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

• Knowledge of anesthesia methods and procedures in the operating room as it relates to supplies and equipment.
• Knowledge of basic inventory control.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain a good working relationship with coworkers and staff.

Level II

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience: 3 years of experience as an Anesthesia Technologist required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Certified Anesthesia Technologist (Cer.A.T.T.) issued by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

• Advanced knowledge in the acquisition, preparation, and application of various types of equipment required for the delivery of anesthesia care.
• Possesses advanced knowledge of anesthesia and psychomotor abilities necessary to assist licensed anesthesia providers in the full spectrum of anesthesia services—considering all physiological conditions.
• Highly proficient in anesthesia and able to use knowledge of surgical procedures, physiology, and pathophysiology to assist the anesthesia provider in the delivery of anesthesia.
• Consistently demonstrates a professional, supportive attitude.
• Demonstrates independent judgment, which is required for correct and rapid response to the ever-changing patient care environment.

Level III

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Associate's Degree required.

Experience: 5 years of experience as an Anesthesia Technologist required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Certified Anesthesia Technologist (Cer.A.T.T.) issued by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

• Expert knowledge in the acquisition, preparation, and application of various types of equipment required for the delivery of anesthesia care.
• Possesses expert knowledge of anesthesia and psychomotor abilities necessary to assist licensed anesthesia providers in the full spectrum of anesthesia services—considering all physiological conditions.
• Highly proficient in anesthesia and able to use knowledge of surgical procedures, physiology, and pathophysiology to assist the anesthesia provider in the delivery of anesthesia.
• Consistently demonstrates a professional, supportive attitude.
• Demonstrates independent judgment, which is required for correct and rapid response to the ever-changing patient care environment.

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