Job Description
Job Description
Hours of Work :
40
Days Of Week :
5
Work Shift :
Job Description :
Job Description
Your Job:
Oversees supply acquisitions, restocking anesthesia carts and areas. Working with Chief CRNA or Anesthesiologist, he/she assures competencies for anesthesia techs are current and complete. Assures anesthesia machines are set-up and calibrated for all anesthesia areas. Works with Biomed to assure equipment is functioning or loaner equipment is available. Provides orientation for new techs. Manages work schedule and call schedule of anesthesia techs. Also provides in services for anesthesia techs on new technology, equipment, and supplies. Provides Chief CRNA or Anesthesiologist with input for performance review of anesthesia techs.
Your Job Requirements: • Associate Degree in medically related field, or five years of experience as an Anesthesia Tech
• B.S, B.A or Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy
• Respiratory Therapist Certification, LVN license, or Anesthesia Technician certification
Your Job Responsibilities • Assists surgery and anesthesia departments in risk management activities and complies with safety standards.
• Assures terminal cleaning of anesthesia carts and equipment is completed at the end of each day.
• Educates anesthesia technicians in the calibrating of anesthesia machines and equipment checks. Holds them accountable for calibrations and equipment checks.
• Monitors anesthesia machines, set-ups, and supplies to assure set-ups are complete and supplies available for assigned procedures, rooms, or anesthetizing location.
• Orders anesthesia supplies, stocks workroom and assures all anesthesia areas are stocked.
• Oversees cleaning and restocking anesthesia carts and equipment after each use.
• Removes broken or malfunctioning equipment from service. Works with Biomed department to assure repairs are completed or loaner equipment is available.
• Communicates to appropriate personnel.
• Responds immediately to overhead pagers and beeper calls.
• Trains new anesthesia technicians and monitors performance. Retrains as required.
• Provides Chief CRNA or Anesthesiologist put for performance review. Additional Job Description
Additional Job Description
Job Summary
Category B: Employee with patient care impact.
Job Purpose: Oversees supply acquisitions, restocking anesthesia carts and areas. Assures anesthesia machines are set-up and calibrated for all anesthesia areas. Works with BioMed to assure equipment is functioning or loaner equipment is available. Provides orientation for new techs. Manages work schedule and call schedule of anesthesia techs. Also provides inservices for anesthesia techs on new technology, equipment, and supplies.
Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System. Age Specific Care Considerations Adults:
18+ years - 35 years
Adults: 35+ years - 65 years
Adults: 65+ years
Children A: 18+ months - 3 years
Children B: 3+ years - 5 years
Children C: 5+ years - 12 years
Children D: 12+ years - 18 years
Infants: 0 - 18 months Education
High school or equivalent required.
Minimum two years anesthesia experience in an acute care hospital setting Licenses and/or Certifications
Anesthesia Technician certification.
Basic Life Support Required Related Work Experience and Other Skills
Ability to motivate others
Able to handle stressful situations and make decisions in a timely manner
Self motivated and able to identify needs and initiate actions Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical Factors (% of Time):
•20 - Standing Stationary
•60 - Standing/Moving About
•15 – Sitting
•2 – Climbing
•20 - Bending (stooping/crouching)
•2 – Kneeling
•1 – Crawling
•30 – Reaching
•90 – Handling
•90 – Talking
•0 - Driving
•15 – Smelling Hearing (% of Time):
•100 - Normal Noise Level
•0 - Occasional Loud Noise
•0 - Constant/Very Loud Noise
•0 - Constant Low Level Noise Hazardous Conditions (% of Time):
•5 - Respiratory Irritants
•50 - Skin Irritants
•50 - Allergic Irritants
•50 - Wet Work – Hands
•1 - Wet Work – Feed
•0 - Operation of Heavy Equipment
•0 - Climbing of Ladders
•0 - Working in High Places
•50-75 - Use of Electrical Equipment
•25-50 - Use of Sharp Utensils
•80 - Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids Carrying (% of Time):
•50 - Up to 10 Lbs
•30 - 10-20 Lbs
•10-30 - 20-50 Lbs
•10 - 50-100 Lbs
•0 - 100+ Lbs Lifting (% of Time):
•45 - Up to 10 Lbs
•30 - 10-20 Lbs
•10-30 - 20-50 Lbs
•10 - 50-100 Lbs
•0 - 100+ Lbs Push/Pull (% of Time):
•10 - Up to 10 Lbs.
•10 - 10-20 Lbs
•30 - 20-50 Lbs
•10 - 50-100 Lbs
•10 - 100+ Lbs Visual Demands (Yes or No):
•Yes/No - Vision Essential
•Yes/No - Vision Not Essential Environmental Demands (% of Time):
•100 – Indoor
•0 – Outdoor
•0 - Hot Environment
•0 - Cold Environment
Other (% of Time):
•10 - Visual Strain Job Roles
Assists surgery and anesthesia departments in risk management activities and complies with safety standards. Applies appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication techniques at all times. Assures terminal cleaning of anesthesia carts and equipment is completed at the end
of each day. Educates anesthesia technicians in the calibrating of anesthesia machines and equipment checks. Holds them accountable for calibrations and equipment checks. Monitors anesthesia machines, set-ups, and supplies to assure set-ups are complete
and supplies available for assigned procedures, rooms, or anesthetizing location. Orders anesthesia supplies, stocks workroom and assures all anesthesia areas are stocked. Oversees cleaning and restocking anesthesia carts and equipment after each use. Coordinates maintenance of function of Anesthesia equipment: Monitors Machines; Cylinders, etc.Works with Biomed department to assure equipment repairs are completed and loaner equipment is available as necessary. - Communicates to OR Leadership. Trains new anesthesia technicians and monitors performance. Provides input for performance evaluations.
Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:
- Magnet®-designated hospital
- 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023
- Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
- Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
- Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Level III Trauma Center
Job Tags
Work experience placement, Immediate start, Shift work,