Anesthesia Technician

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Martin Health and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will be part of a talented, compassionate, and driven team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and provide stellar patient care. At Cleveland Clinic you will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.    

As an Anesthesia Technician, you will be under the supervision of licensed anesthesia providers as a part of the anesthesia care team. You will be assisting anesthesia caregivers and CRNAs to provide safe, efficient, and cost-effective anesthesia care in preparation for routine and complex surgical procedures.
You will be preparing and maintaining supplies, patient monitoring devices, and anesthesia delivery systems perioperatively. Your primary duties will include: 
• Showing understanding with administering Point Of Care testing during requested surgical cases. 
• Responding to operating room calls that need aid for anesthesia supplies, pharmaceuticals, blood products, and more during the surgical procedure. 
• Understanding the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of anesthesia delivery systems, monitor, and ancillary devices. 
• Maintaining equipment by preparing, testing, setup for surgical use, doing preventative maintenance, and routine cleaning. 
• Retrieving and appropriately distributing necessary medications to the anesthesiologist or CRNA for the preparation or care of a patient for anesthesia. 

The ideal future caregiver is someone who: 
• Has strong critical thinking skills and can work under minimum supervision. 
• Can demonstrate decisive judgement in stressful situations. 
• Shows effective communication skills. 
• Shows empathy and compassion in a patient-centered environment. 
• Currently has a Basic Life Support certificate. 

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Job Responsibilities:

• Appropriately stocks the carts and surgical suites with the required supplies as outlined on the anesthesia surgical suite stock par list.
• Assist with difficult airway management by assisting with equipment needs from the providers.
• Assists with lines and specialty room set-ups.
• Disassembles, decontaminates and sterilizes anesthesia equipment and supplies. Report equipment problems to the management team.
• Performs Point of Care (POCT) testing procedures, after an initial approved competency has been completed.
• Effectively communicates with anesthesia and operating room staff to assure daily operating room assignments are prioritized at the start of each shift. Remains accessible in operating rooms at all times.
• Efficiently transports all anesthesia related equipment and supplies to and from outside of Operating Rooms off-site locations.
• Maintains complete and accurate records and checks status of orders and equipment
• Maintains an adequate supply of all stock items in work room and keeps the work room clean and in an orderly condition.
• Maintains anesthesia supplies by establishing inventory levels; requisitioning supplies; restocking supply
• Maintains equipment by preparing, testing, and setting up a variety of anesthetic equipment for surgical use; troubleshooting equipment for problems or repairs; performing preventative maintenance and routine cleaning.
• Participates in turning over rooms assuring minimal downtime between cases.
• Retrieves and appropriately distributes the equipment necessary to prepare a patient for anesthesia. This includes specialty equipment for invasive lines and monitoring, difficult airway, and pediatric procedures.
• Supports the anesthesia provider by setting up IV's
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Certifications:

• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA)        required within new hire period.

Competencies (Complexity of Work):

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of one year experience working in a healthcare setting or successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or similar healthcare-related training program. Direct patient care and/or surgical/OR environment experience preferred.   
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.  Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, or PowerPoint preferred. 

Physical Requirements:

• Extended periods walking, standing, lifting and carrying equipment (usually not over 20 lbs.).
• Capable of pushing and maneuvering equipment weighing up to 150 pounds. May be exposed to bodily fluids.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.