Anesthesia Tech - Palo Alto, United States - Ryzen Solutions

Ryzen Solutions
Ryzen Solutions
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Palo Alto, United States

4 weeks ago

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Description

Performs a variety of technical and supportive patient care tasks according to departmental policies to assist physicians and/or nurse anesthetists in performing anesthetic procedures; calibrates, monitors, troubleshoots, cleans and sterilizes various anesthesia equipment; provides technical skills in the preparation of all anesthesia equipment used during surgical and related medical procedures; and performs housekeeping, stocking, patient care and other duties as assigned.


  • Actively participates in quality control, quality assurance and preventative maintenance activities.
  • Assists in preparing operation rooms for a variety of anesthetic procedures.
  • Assists in the correct and safe positioning of the patient for the operating procedure to be performed.
  • Attends and participates in equipment and supply inservices, evaluations and staff meetings.
  • Cleans anesthetic machine and other equipment after completion of anesthesia.
  • Cleans rooms and changes linens.
  • Completes all designated assignments in an accurate and efficient manner. Prioritizes work using available resources.
  • Demonstrates ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of the individual taking into consideration age, culture, and developmental issues.
  • Disposes of trash and linen per the SIPP protocol.
  • Has a current working knowledge of location, operation and maintenance of common equipment and supplies located in the operating room region.
  • Identifies and shares recommendations for containing costs in assigned area.
  • Maintains inventory records and orders, stores, and distributes anesthesia supplies, drugs and equipment.
  • May act as a role model for orientation and training of anesthesia technicians and other health care team members.
  • Participates in the monitoring and documenting of quality improvement issues.
  • Performs patient care functions according to hospital and region policies and procedures

Examples of tasks include:
shave preps, non-invasive monitoring, specimen collection, ambulating and repositioning patients.

  • Practices aseptic techniques according to established standards of care and infection control policies.
  • Proactively uses the problem solving process to identify, prevent or resolve inter
- or intra-departmental problems.

  • Receives instruments and equipment from assigned OR rooms, removes items tagged "broken" by nurse, and cleans rooms and equipment according to protocol.
  • Responds to, documents and distributes items as requested in a timely manner.
  • Sets up anesthetic machine, tracheal intubation, monitoring equipment, and other supplies peculiar to type of anesthesia.
  • Supports administrative decisions and assures implementation and compliance with all department, institutional and regulatory policies and procedures.
  • Transports/receives patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens within the region and hospital according to policies and procedure.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent


  • BLS

  • Basic Life Support
  • One (1) year of progressively responsible and directly related work experience

Job Types:
Full-time, Contract


Pay:
$ $80.00 per hour


Benefits:


  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person
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