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Req Number 0033WXJob DescriptionAs a Non- Certified Anesthesia Technician you will participate as a member of the Anesthesia Care Team by performing pre-operative and intra-operative tasks for the patient having procedures requiring anesthesia, assist licensed anesthesia care provider with patient assessments, evaluations, transport, positioning, insertion of intravenous and other invasive lines and routine difficult intubations/extubations. You will also be responsible for maintenance and set-up of anesthesia and monitoring equipment.Responsibilities Include:
Assists anesthesia professional staff as requested. Performs invasive monitoring according to daily OR schedule; prepares, drapes, places BP cuff, EKG leads and Pulse oximeter for patient; assists in invasive monitoring line insertion, pulmonary artery catheter insertion, central venous access, fiberoptic intubation and/or difficult airway situations; sets up OP for cases including preparation of laryngoscope and intubation equipment, IV solution and administration sets, sets up warming devices; assists anesthesiologist with volume infusions as directed during intra-operative volume resuscitations. Responds to codes throughout the hospital.
Maintains and organizes the anesthesia environment, equipment and supplies to facilitate operation of the department. Inventories and maintains supply stock, collaborates with purchasing and acts as liaison.
Performs preventative maintenance for all equipment according to established protocols. Reports equipment malfunctions to management and arranges for loaner equipment when necessary. Aids in capital equipment budget preparation.
Coordinates equipment and supplies outside the OR.
Prepares and assembles transducer lines and equipment necessary for arterial, central venous, and pulmonary artery pressure monitoring, as requested.
Troubleshoots anesthesia delivery systems, scavenging system gas analyzer, EKG, pulse oximeter, cell saver and rapid infusion devices and maintains all related records.
Assembles and assists with operation of specialized equipment such as humidification units, fiberoptic endoscopic equipment and rapid infusion devices.
Follows protocol for all safety and infection control practices and monitors the environment and equipment to ensure cleaning standards are maintained. Prepares and sets up sterile arterial line insertion and sterile introducer kits for the insertion of Swan-Ganz catheters.
Participates in education of new staff members as well as ongoing educational programs for department.
May, with Clinical Lab Tech Certification, maintain and operate ancillary laboratory including, but not limited to
Analyzing blood sampling blood gases, sodium/potassium, glucose and hematocrit; and
Using hemotec ACT to maintain proper heparinization and protaminization before and after cardiopulmonary bypass.
May, with Clinical Lab Tech Certification, document all patient tests and maintain quality control, maintenance and proficiency test results and records.
Performs related duties, as required.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians Certification within two years of employment, required.
Licensed by New York State Education Department (NYSED) as a Clinical Laboratory Technician, preferred.
BLS Certification, required.
Minimum of one (1) year experience in anesthesia technology, cardiovascular monitoring cardiac catheterization or related physiological or cardiovascular specialties, preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Our CultureTransforming care, optimizing patient satisfaction and creating better patient outcomes are just some of the things our talented team members are doing at North Shore-LIJ each and every day. As a culture committed to providing our customers with the highest quality service, we stand behind our core values: Patients first; Caring; Excellence; Innovation; Integrity and Teamwork. It is our commitment and our culture that sets us apart from others and is the cornerstone of everything we do. Join an organization whose team members are valued, cared for and offered continuous opportunities to grow. Click on the link to learn more about us: www.northshorelij.com/goalsPlease note: North Shore-LIJ is a smoke-free environment. Smoking and the use of tobacco products is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises. Free smoking cessation programs and quit medications are offered to team members who wish to quit through the North Shore-LIJ Center for Tobacco Control.
Vacancy caducado!