Anesthesia Tech Job at Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital(BWFH), Jamaica Plain, MA

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  • Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital(BWFH)
  • Jamaica Plain, MA

Job Description

The Anesthesia Technician functions as an assistant to members of the anesthesia staff (Anesthesiologists and CRNA's) to facilitate and support delivery of perioperative care to the patient by the Anesthesia Team. The Anesthesia Technician will also assure the practice of the Patient and Family Centered Care Model in an environment that exemplifies best practice.

Collaborates in the perioperative anesthesia care of patients to ensure safety and efficiency of care as observed by the members of the anesthesia team, and reports to the Nurse Manager of the Operating Room and the Chief of Anesthesia.

oParticipates in the transfer of patients from stretcher/bed.

oAttaches vital signs and related monitoring devices to the patient.

oCollaborates with the Surgical Team in positioning of patients for special procedures (spinal, epidural, sitting, prone).

oParticipates in the intubation procedure under the direction supervision of the anesthetist/anesthesiologist by preparing and holding equipment and applying cricoid pressure to the trachea.

oCollaborates in the safe, efficient transfer of the patient from the operating room to the PACU by having transfer oxygen and ambu bag available immediately post operatively.

oPerforms related duties in a prompt and courteous manner, such as transporting blood samples to respiratory for blood gases.

•Maintains appropriate supply of anesthesia equipment and pharmaceutical supplies in all locations where anesthesia and related procedures are administered in the hospital to facilitate prompt anesthesia care for the patient. These activities are monitored by the anesthesia staff and reported to the Nurse Manager of the Operating Room and the Chief of Anesthesia.

oCoordinates requests from the anesthesia team by collecting items needed during each surgical procedure.

oMaintains par levels of gas tanks for the anesthesia units (machines).

oMaintains anesthesia equipment/monitoring units in working condition communicating with the biomedical department and/or equipment service representatives to insure availability of equipment.

oExecutes equipment repairs within 24 hours to insure patient safety and continuance of planned schedule of surgical procedures.

oMonitors a log of daily anesthesia equipment safety checks, performed by anesthesia technician, and documented appropriately, to comply with safety requirements established by the hospital, accreditation requisites and regulatory agencies.

oAssists the Nurse Manager by completing purchase requisitions for needed items when par levels are affected.

•Maintains all equipment and instrumentation in clean organized condition in accordance to the hospital infection management policy.

oMaintains cleanliness of all anesthesia carts and machines.

oMaintains appropriately, special instruments and equipment, i.e. fiberoptic bronchoscope, endtidal, CO2 monitors, humidifiers, etc.

oOperates STERIS machine and sterilizers according to operational standards.

oParticipates in the special cleaning and/or removal and terminal sterilization of equipment exposed to diagnosed contagious diseases.

•Participates in quality assurance activities for the operating room and the Department of Anesthesia upon request.

oCollects data as required by the quality assurance criteria determined by the Chief of Anesthesia and/or Nurse Manager.

•Performs other duties as requested.

Grade: 130

About Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community.We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a 171- bed non-profit, community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain directly across the street from the Arnold Arboretum.Founded in 1900, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital offers comprehensive care in a wide variety of specialties.Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a designated Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a recognition that fewer than nine percent of all US hospitals receive.

At Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, we believe that everyone should have the chance to live a healthy life. From creating breakthroughs that have paved the way for treatments around the globe to training the next generation of providers, our patients, and those we may never meet, are at the center of everything we do. If you're looking for more than a career, join Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital.Our patients call it better care.Our employees call it home.

Qualifications

Staff adheres to all C.A.R.E. Standard

•Check all anesthesia equipment in the proper working condition

•Maintain par levels of supplies in Anesthesia Cart

•Maintain cleanliness of Anesthesia equipment and workroom per Infection Control policy

•High School diploma or equivalent

•6 months Hospital experience required

•Previous Anesthesia Tech Experience preferred

EEO Statement

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital(BWFH)

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