Anesthesia Technician

Overview

St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.

St. John’s has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its’ commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals’ vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.   

St. John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.

St. John’s Riverside Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong.

Responsibilities

The Anesthesia Technician prepares and supplies equipment, as well as offering general support to Attending Physicians and the Nursing team. This support is provided before, during, and after medical and technical procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assumes responsibility for the set-up of Anesthesia carts and types of equipment for the Operating Room and all external sites related to Anesthesia including documentation which includes emails.
• Cleans and performs routine maintenance of anesthesiology machines, echo, pics, fiberoptic, transport monitors, BIS monitors, and ultrasound equipment and records maintenance as required. Inventories equipment and is familiar with the current location of equipment and related supplies.
• Control of inventory relating to supplies and order necessary items with manager’s approval.
• Assembles and calibrates arterial and multi-pressure transducers, calibrates MS 800 monitors, multi-priority equipment IE-Echo’s, software, MIS, PICIS, and other related devices to meet departmental needs. This is not intended to an exhaustive listing but only provides examples of equipment processed as relating to anesthesia devices and policies.
• Pick up supplies and “E” cylinders for the Receiving Department and departmental equipment from various other areas of the facility including troubleshooting MRI equipment. Equipment located in other areas/mailrooms because of patient transports, repairs and other reasons.
• Order pharmaceuticals (other than controlled substances) and label trays as required. Checks stock to ensure that expiration dates of pharmaceuticals are not exceeded. Picks up as needed for emergencies. Works with the Pharmacy team when needed.
• Cleans and stocks all areas in the workroom, equipment room, and hallway carts. Inventories same areas during the stocking procedure to ensure timely replenishment for various sites or storage areas relating to anesthesia, but not limited to ED, MRI, GI, CT, etc.
• Performs daily tests of Cidex and glucose monitoring and records the results of the test. Cleans and processes the Scopes, SPO2, records temperature, range, and timing of the test.
• Maintains detailed records of equipment leaving the department. Records include equipment leaving on a routine basis (signed out). Equipment accompanying patient to another area (must sign out).
• Handle all equipment carefully and correctly. Provides a safe environment for employees and equipment by utilizing proper methods of general handling and transportation.
• Based on the daily schedules, anticipates the needs of the Anesthesiologist for various equipment needs and supplies. Prepares the anticipated materials within departmental guidelines and completes records, daily reports and supplies at the end of each shift.
• Inspect and fill vaporizers with appropriate agency daily including FDA calibrations and jet vents.
• Prepares heavy equipment for transport. Assists in the transport of heavy equipment and ensures that it is in proper working order when arriving at its destination. Works with Bio Medical team regarding incoming inspection of new and old equipment.
• Disassembles and disposes of all soiled blood warmer tubing after each case. Clean all Alaris Pumps and circuits as needed. Always utilize Universal Precautions when disposing of soiled supplies and during the cleaning procedures for each case to follow or for the next day.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required, degree must be in a health-related field.
• Completion of the ASATT course (certification) within 5 years of employment
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a related Clinical or Medical field associating with airways, respiratory, or perioperative experience.
• Knowledge & skill to calibrate and run quality controls on anesthesia machines & respiratory gas monitors, Glucose and PICIS, and Epic
• Training to perform daily pics tests of Cidex and record the results of the
• Knowledge of methodology for inspection & filling of vaporizers with appropriate agents.