Anesthesia Technician/ Operating Room Assistant

Job Overview:

The Perioperative Assistant/Anesthesia tech for the Operating Room reports to the Assistant Nurse Manager. . The perioperative Assistant/Anesthesia tech for all areas is supervised by the team leader, nursing manager, and charge nurse. The perioperative assistant/Anesthesia Tech performs assigned duties related to providing assistance as a team member within the assigned perioperative department and to nursing staff and anesthesia. Facilitating and assisting with patient transport, OR turnover, coordinating and managing activities related to surgery/anesthesia department. Maintains anesthesia machines and equipment. Sets up/turnover operating rooms with required equipment, positiioning devices, anesthesia and physiologic monitoring equipment in preparation for anesthesia in surgical and obstetric suites. Removes and cleans OR/Anesthesia equipment at end of procedures - if possible- and restocks OR/anesthesia supplies for subsequent use.

Hours: 

Full time day shift, Mon-Fri 9 am- 5 pm

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED or GED (Required)
Familiar with basic sterile technique in order to function within a sterile environment
Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

Job Responsibilities:

Transports patients via hospital stretchers/beds/wheelchairs in a safe and timely manner. 
Performs supply, equipment, environmental related tasks, and quality checks as required. Responsible for maintaining PAR levels in supply areas. Recognizes and reports problems appropriately. May report and follow through on equipment malfunctions. Performs stocking/cleaning requirements as needed or may notify supervisor. May monitor case carts and report missing supplies. 
Maintains a safe environment, complies with infection control policies, reports safety hazards, demonstrates knowledge of patient safety and emergency policies and procedures. Assists housekeeping with preparation of patient rooms. 
Communicates effectively: assists with patient flow activities, performs clerical tasks as assigned, reports patient related information and tasks completed to the RN. 
Assists with positioning and prepping of patient for procedure and discharge under the direction of the RN. Maintains competencies skills, performs tasks within the scope of training and completes work within required time frame 
Flexible in ability to complete assignments, Demonstrate initiative in seeking out additional assignments. Understands role in patient outcomes as a member of OR team. Attends in-service and continuing education offerings to maintain and improve skill level. Keeps current on newest technology. 
Ensures the storage, availability, issuance, preparation and care of anesthesia supplies, equipment and instrumentation utilized in the care and treatment of patients receiving anesthesia.

Other Related Information:

Candidate is comfortable with direct patient care.

Working Conditions:

Bending - 
Climbing - 
Concentrating - Consistently 
Continuous Learning - 
Hearing: Conversation - 
Hearing: Other Sounds - 
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently 
Kneeling - 
Lifting Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Frequently 
Lifting Pulling - Consistently 
Pushing - Consistently 
Reaching - 
Reading - 
Sitting - 
Standing - Consistently 
Stooping - 
Talking - 
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently 
Use of Hands - 
Color Vision - 
Visual Acuity: Far - 
Visual Acuity: Near - 
Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS... 
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello" 
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist 
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS... 
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met 
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators) 
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS... 
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences. 
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role. 
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS... 
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating. 
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe. 
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS... 
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions. 
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community