- Coordinates Anesthesia Technician's work assignments and distribution of equipment throughout WHC anesthesia stations. *
- Assists in monitoring equipment safety and scheduling preventive maintenance and repair service. Inspects and tests anesthesia equipment to ensure that equipment is readily available, clean and in good operating condition. Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and minor repairs on instruments and equipment. Delivers malfunctioning equipment to the Biomedical Engineering department. *
- Assists anesthesiologist and certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) in airway management of patients. Sets-up fiber-optic equipment, invasive monitoring equipment, transducer cables and tubing, fluid and head humidifiers, pacemakers, esophageal pacing and electrodes. *
- Delivers emergency anesthesia machines, carts and materials to Operating rooms, MedSTAR and other hospital satellite locations. *
- Draws medication into syringes, dates, labels and distributes to anesthesia stations. Sets-up anesthesia stations with medications and intravenous fluids for emergency surgery. *
- Receives, inspects and exchanges carts and bulk supplies from Medical Materials department. Coordinates the movement of all incoming, stored and reused anesthesia materials between Receiving, Medical Materials, Biomedical Engineering, Sterile Processing Department, Operating room and other areas. *
- Sterilizes laryngoscope blades and fiber-optic equipment. Collects and prepares other anesthesia instruments and equipment for sterilization by Sterile Processing Department (SPD). *
- Inspects and stocks Code Blue boxes, Latex Allergy, Malignant Hyperthermia and Anesthesia carts. Inventories carts and stocks supplies and drugs at par levels. *
- Cleans and prepares anesthesia stations between surgeries and after terminal cleaning.
- Assists in positioning patients for surgery.
- Attends and assists in the presentation of in-service, classes and seminars. Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- May require up to l year of technical or other specialized training.
- 1 to 3 years' experience required in a lead role required
- Requires the ability to read and write and knowledge of grammar, and arithmetic, including fractions and decimals.
- May require the use of standard office/medical equipment (i.e., typewriter, personal computer, data terminal, on-line printer, calculator, telephone, facsimile, copier, sterilizing equipment, blood pressure cuff, OR tables).
- May require the preparation, comparison or checking of reports, records and related data.
- May require basic use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings and knowledge of their application.
- Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
- Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
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Lead Anesthesia Technician - Washington, United States - MedStar Health
Description
General Summary of PositionCoordinates and distributes work assignments to Anesthesia Technicians throughout Washington Hospital Center (WHC). Provides patient care and technical support to anesthesiologist and certified registered nurse anesthetist by ensuring that anesthesia supplies and equipment, in the Operating rooms, Labor & Delivery suites, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, MedSTAR, Burn Unit and other locations, are clean and functional.Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Education
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.
