Anesthesia Technician I

Location: CFV

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Anesthesia

Job Family

Nursing

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Summary

Maintain anesthesia supplies and equipment in cleaning and working condition. Ensure proper inventory of supplies and location of equipment per physician or CRNA request. Provide aid to anesthesiologists or anesthetists prior to and during anesthetic administration.

Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

• Clean and disinfect anesthesia carts, machines, equipment and reusable supplies

• Assist in liaison between physicians, CRNAs, PACU and operating room staffs

• Assist with office coverage, answering phone and performing some clerical functions

• Prepare medication orders for Pharmacy and restock shelves

• Enter patient charges utilizing BCX system

• Assist with patient transport as needed

• Prepare breathing circuits, IV fluid warmers, and other equipment prior to each case and assists with room turnover between cases

• Perform assigned maintenance checks on anesthesia machines, analyzers, and other equipment per schedule

• Communicate with Clinical Engineering regarding need for and scheduling of repair of anesthesia equipment

• Assist in maintenance of equipment files/records by providing documents and information to the Patient Care Manager regarding service visits

• Set up IV lines, oximetric catheters, special solutions, and transducers for pressure monitoring prior to case, as appropriate

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Work Experience:

• 1 year CSS or nursing assistant experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language

• Preference for routine organized activities, which deal with objects to be cleaned, stored, and maintained

• Ability to work under close supervision and among several other staff levels

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to cover "call" and 1st and 2nd shift coverage

• Minimal direct contact with patients

• Majority of interactions (patients and guests) are with adults

• Works inside, walking and standing most of the day

• Ability to reach, lift, and carry supplies and equipment

• Manual dexterity and motor coordination required

• Near visual acuity

• May be subject to skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material

Required Licenses and Certifications

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity