Anesthesia Tech/OR Attendant

Job Type: RegularTime Type: Full timeWork Shift: Day (United States of America)FLSA Status: Non-ExemptWhen you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.The Anesthesia and Operating Room attendant functions as a core member of the Surgical Services team at New England Baptist Surgicare. This individual will work in conjunction with anesthesia, nursing, and surgery, while providing necessary support in the Operating Room. This support includes, but is not limited to, room turnover and setup, patient transport, patient prep, stocking, anesthesia responsibilities and other general functions as assigned.Job Description:Principal Duties and Essential Functions:

Anesthesia Responsibilities

Responsible for restocking and cleaning equipment

Open and close scavenger system

Responsible for anesthesia machine drawer, including but not limited to:

Fill and turn off vaporizers when necessary;

Change soda lime when necessary;

Ensure proper connections;

Ensure that the O2 and N2O tanks are full

Check equipment cart for drugs and equipment and maintain its cleanliness

Responsible for the cleanliness of anesthesia monitors and cables

Setup electrodes, oxisensor and endotracheal equipment

Restock drawers, including changing out anesthesia drug trays, and monitoring equipment

Clean cart and machine in each room and setup machines at close of shift

Observe for changes in schedule

Restock I.V. solution cart, block cart and difficult intubation cart

Clean laryngoscope blades and temperature probes, package and deliver to Central Supply Room

Keep laryngoscopes bright

Report malfunctioning equipment immediately

Monitor anesthesia gases and nitrogen tanks in tank room and order anesthesia gases as needed

Changes OXYGEN E tanks as needed and keep backups on each stretcher

Keep stretchers stocked with variety of O2 masks for patient transport

Collaborate with Materials Coordinator to ensure adequate and appropriate anesthesia supplies are available at all times

Operating Room Responsibilities

Responsible for checking the OR bed or positioning devices for proper attachments Demonstrate a working knowledge of all tables and positioning devices and attachments

Clean all positioning equipment and bed attachments prior to putting away

Demonstrate initiative to put away extra equipment when not in use

Adhere to standard and resistant organism precautions

Wear personal protective attire appropriate for task being performed (i.e., gown, goggles, gloves)

Observe for and attend to blood or body fluid spills

Work effectively with other staff as a member of the surgical team

Respond to intercom calls in a timely manner

Assume responsibility for prompt room turnover times

Complies with on-call responsibilities

Responds within 30 minutes when on-call (unless another time frame is established by the Nursing Coordinator).

Assists staff in the PACU or other Surgical Services unit(s), as necessary

Patient Prep

Set-up suction, I.V., and endotracheal tube

Greet and identify patient

Attach monitor leads, oxisensor, and blood pressure cuff

Responsible for assisting any anesthesiologist or anesthetist, while:

Starting I.V.

Inducing endotracheal tube

Positioning patient

Protecting patient, e.g. eyes, limbs, etc.

Holding patient for spinal and epidurals

Ventilating patient under supervision of anesthesiologist

Assist during emergencies

Assists in positioning of patients for surgical procedures

Holds extremities for skin prep

Delivers PACU stretchers/patient beds to room upon request from primary/associate nurse

Assists in transferring the patients from the OR table to the PACU or patient's bed and assists in transferring patients to PACU when necessary

Room Turnover

Responsible for room turnovers between cases

Cleans monitoring devices and all anesthesia supplies, replaces O2 circuits, setup for next case and ensures stock is sufficient

Dispose of soiled linen and replace with clean laundry bag

Dispose of trash and re-line buckets with plastic liners

Mops floor with a clean mop and disinfectant solution after every case

Empties suction canisters in hopper near the decontamination room and discards them in a biohazard trash bag

Replaces clean suction canisters and tubing at each suction regulator in the OR

Cleans and re-makes OR bed and/or stretcher

Wipes all surfaces that have been contaminated by blood, body fluid or other contaminants

Requirements:Must have at least 1 year of anesthesia tech experienceAmerican Heart Association Heart Saver or BLS requiredAs a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled