The Anesthesia Tech reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.The Anesthesia Technician, under the guidance of the registered nurse, assists with stocking of supplies, cleaning, and performing other duties as requested. Included within this assignment is the responsibility for ensuring effective communication between him or herself, the charge nurse, the patient, other staff, physicians, and other hospital departments.Responsibilities:Assist in inventory management, ordering and stocking of anesthesia supplies.Order Anesthesia supplies from storeroom dailyStock Anesthesia supplies in Operating Rooms dailyStock medications in Pyxis machines for pharmacy as neededClean and stock in Operating Rooms between casesReport equipment problems to Biomed and Anesthesia as needed. Assist in facilitating loaner equipment as necessaryAssist in evaluation of new equipment and suppliesAssist Anesthesia with anesthesia procedures as needed ex: difficult airway, arterial lines, nerve blocksOrient new staff and students to anesthesia supplies and equipmentCommunicate regularly with Anesthesia Charge provider about changes in supplies, medications, equipment, back orders, substitutionsMaintain established department, unit, and hospital policies, procedures, and objectives regarding performance improvement, safety, environmental, and infection controlAssists in housekeeping duties and cleanliness of department as directed to insure safe patient environmentAssists in transportation of patients when directed, maintaining age appropriate safety measuresPerforms other duties as assigned
