Anesthesia Technician 2 - Float

% 

of time

Essential Function (Yes/No)

Key Responsibilities

(To be completed by Supervisor)

60%

Yes

Duties and Essential Job Functions:

1. Assures that proper anesthesia related equipment is available and in the correct configuration for the case

1. Assures that all non-schedule medications and supplies are available for the case.

1. Responds immediately to anesthesiologist’s requests during a case.

1. Assists anesthesiologists in the room during critical times, including intubation and extubation. 

1. Documents any malfunctions in writing; describes symptoms, error codes, and circumstances leading to the failure. Properly tags and removes equipment from service.

1. Demonstrates and practices principles of aseptic tech consistent w/ infection control measures

1. Cleans all anesthesia equipment and restocks the anesthesia carts after each case.

1. Reports any potential problems to the Assistant unit director or designee.

1. Assists with inventory functions in the anesthesia workroom and satellite areas.

1. Restocks anesthesia carts adhering to par levels. Restocks specialty boxes after use.

1. Assures that all stocked medications and dated supplies are within the required expiration dates.

1. Tracks and retrieves all loaned materials and equipment.  Ensures that they are checked by Biomed prior to use.

1. Cleans all anesthesia work areas and equipment adhering to the department decontamination standards.

1. Maintains and handles with care a daily inventory of equipment including but not limited to:  IV poles, pressure bags, IV pumps, misc.  Cables and adapters, portable monitors, humidifiers, nerve stimulators, dopplers, fiber optic scopes and light sources, EEG systems, Dinamaps, oximeters, respiratory monitors, ventilators, etc. Reports malfunctioning equipment and missing items to OR Manager immediately.

1. Transports lab specimens to the appropriate area and delivers results in a timely manner.

1. Is familiar with anesthetic agents and cleaning substances and safety issues surrounding them.

1. Assures that all charge documents and completed in an accurate and timely manner.

1. Other duties performed as required by OR management to meet needs of dept.

30%

Yes

Interpersonal Skills and Communication:

1. Maintains patient safety and privacy at all times.

1. Applies concepts of effective communication.

1. Treats patients, visitors, and health care team members with respect and dignity.

1. Carries out assignments as directed.

1. Demonstrates cooperative and team oriented approach.

1. Accepts guidance, direction, and assistance.

1. Fosters cooperative effort in meeting goals of unit.

1. Conveys ideas, concepts and facts related to patient care in a logical, understandable, and concise manner.

1. Communicates positive and caring attitude towards unit, hospital staff, patients and visitors.

1. Incorporates UCSF Medical Center mission statement philosophy into daily work.

1. Communicates status of work responsibilities for breaks, lunches and change of shift using a verbal or written format.

1. Utilizes unit communication systems such as staff meetings, minutes, and communication book.

1. Participates in one-on-one and group discussions to resolve conflicts that inhibit effective working relationships.

10%

Yes

Accountability:

1. Seeks supervision of own actions and helps identify own learning needs.

1. Participates in routine evaluation process

1. Maintains other requirements appropriate to area of practice.

1. Starts work at scheduled time, complies with break and lunch guidelines and completes work on time.

1. Follows guidelines on use of sick leave.

1. Complies with dress code including appropriate identification.

1. Maintains annual review and employee health requirements.

1. Maintains confidentiality in matters pertaining to patients and staff.

1. Maintains flexibility in relation to room assignment, work assignment and shift schedule.

1. Maintains house and telephone standards as established by UCSF Medical Center.

1. Assists with orientation and staff development appropriate to job and skill level.

1. Recognizes situations requiring supervision and seeks appropriate resources.

1. Organizes and prioritizes tasks and assignments considering department needs.

1. Responsible to be knowledgeable of and comply with all applicable infection control and health and safety policies and procedures as implemented by the department and/or work unit.

1. Understands and uses principles of body mechanics and alignment when turning, moving and transferring patients and/or equipment.

1. Assists others

100%

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