Safe, Quality Patient Care Requirements:

• Works in all areas of surgery to support all aspects of anesthesia care, including pre and post-surgical procedures.
• Completes tasks, within the scope of the position and completed KHI competencies.
• Address difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory, organizational, and departmental policies and procedures, under the supervision of the anesthesiologist.
• Actively participates in ongoing quality and process improvement.
• Maintains and protects patient confidentiality.

Procedural and Operational Requirements:

• Maintains current competencies for designated patient care tasks.
• Properly sets up area for patient care, including proper setup and usage of equipment and supplies
• Performs routine maintenance of anesthesia equipment.
• Coordinates patient care and monitoring equipment availability with PACU and Critical Care units.
• Manages work assignments to ensure completion of patient care activities i.e.; keep assigned rooms stocked, clean and ready for our next patient; Works with perioperative team to facilitate a prompt room turnover.
• Considers budget while maintaining sufficient stock, and reviews for outdates, supplies and non-scheduled drugs in the anesthesia workroom, machines, carts and auxiliary anesthetizing locations.

• Keyboarding skills: must be able to use designated computer software applications

• Able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in the anesthesia equipment, including proper quality assurance, storage and troubleshooting

• Working knowledge of Anesthesia department procedures, principals of asepsis and sterile technique

• Utilizes effective communication strategies, which result in intended outcomes while meeting KHI vision and mission

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Satisfies one of the following requirements:

• Completion of an ASATT certification eligible Anesthesia Tech program;

• Completion of a Paramedic program (may be evidenced by current national or Arizona Paramedic certification;

• 3+ years of comparable patient care experience in anesthesia and/or emergency services

Licensure/Certification:

• American Heart Association BLS, ACLS and PALS

Experience:

• Minimum or 1 year experience in a Cardiac OR and/or Level 1 Trauma Center.

Education:

• Associate or other advanced degree in a healthcare related field

Licensure/Certification:

• ASATT certification as an Anesthesia Technologist
• National or Arizona state certification as a Paramedic

• Able to demonstrate manual dexterity and mechanical ability.

• Must be able to stand or walk continuously, for the duration of the entire shift.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and be able to assist with patient transfers using designated resources.