Anesthesia Tech FT 3pm-11pm M-F Id-2920

January 25, 2025

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The Anesthesia Tech provides support services to anesthesiologists and registered nurses in the preparation, care, maintenance, and availability of anesthesia supplies and equipment. Participates in OR room turnover and performs activities as directed to ensure efficiency and safe patient care in the OR environment. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview
The Anesthesia Tech provides support services to anesthesiologists and registered nurses in the preparation, care, maintenance, and availability of anesthesia supplies and equipment. Participates in OR room turnover and performs activities as directed to ensure efficiency and safe patient care in the OR environment. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

Provides support to anesthesiologists and registered nurses in the preparation, care, maintenance, and availability of anesthesia supplies and equipment. Prepares and assembles anesthesia equipment and supplies for surgical procedures using sterile technique; performs equipment calibration and checks; sets up special equipment and supplies based on patient needs.
Performs daily care and routine maintenance of anesthesia related equipment. Inspects for damage and repair, and reports equipment for repair and safety hazards. Verifies the performance of airway and monitoring equipment for constant readiness.
Documents testing of equipment and instruments as required for compliance.
Inventories, orders, stocks, and ensures the ready availability of anesthesia equipment and supplies.
Maintains a sterile field for anesthesia services. Ensures adherence to the sterile field by applying principles of aseptic techniques.
Responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures.
Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

Required - High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred - Technical Degree or Diploma Anesthesia Technology
Preferred - Technical Degree or Diploma Emerg Medical Tech (EMT)
Preferred - Technical Degree or Diploma Surgical Technology
Preferred - Technical Degree or Diploma Nursing - LPN

Work Experience Requirements

Required - Clinical healthcare (acute or hospital) 1-3 years
Preferred - Anesthesia Technician 1-3 years

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
Preferred - Certified Anesthesia Technician - American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of OR supplies and equipment, preferably in anesthesia.
Ability to set-up and calibrate anesthesia equipment and instrumentation.
Demonstrates competency required to operate anesthesia related equipment and supplies and perform the essential functions of the job.
Understands the principles and procedures related to infection control and aseptic technique.
Ability to communicate verbally with co-workers, physicians and other outside professional staff.
Ability to organize tasks and maintain control of work flow.

Supervision Provided by this Position

There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

Physical Demands

The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
Must have good balance and coordination.
The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required), Technical Degree or Diploma: Anesthesia Technology, Technical Degree or Diploma: Emerg Medical Tech (EMT), Technical Degree or Diploma: Nursing - LPN, Technical Degree or Diploma: Surgical Technology

Work Experience:

Anesthesia Technician, Clinical healthcare (acute or hospital)

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Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

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