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South Central Health System lists this ANESTHESIA TECHNICIAN-SCH SURGERY opportunity in laurel, Mississippi. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Anesthesia Technician
Under general supervision, the Anesthesia Technician supports anesthesiologists and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) in delivering safe and efficient anesthesia care. This position prepares, maintains, and troubleshoots anesthesia equipment and supplies used in operating rooms, procedural areas, and obstetric suites. The Anesthesia Technician works directly with the anesthesia care team before, during, and after procedures, including emergency situations.
Set up, inspect, calibrate, and maintain anesthesia equipment and monitors; Perform anesthesia machine checkouts and leak tests; Clean, decontaminate, and reprocess reusable anesthesia equipment; Coordinate equipment repairs and maintenance; Maintain airway carts, difficult airway carts, and malignant hyperthermia carts; Assist with patient positioning, IV setup, and line preparation; Support airway management procedures and specialized equipment setup; Operate fluid warmers, rapid infusers, and related devices as trained; Respond to anesthesia emergencies, trauma cases, and code situations; Stock anesthesia workstations and supply rooms; Monitor inventory levels and order supplies; Assist with anesthesia medication handling in accordance with policy; Maintain equipment cleaning and maintenance records; Support orientation and training of new staff and students; Communicate effectively with anesthesia providers, surgeons, nurses, and surgical technologists; Perform other duties as assigned.
Represent the organization professionally; Follow infection prevention, sterile technique, OSHA, CMS, and Joint Commission standards; Maintain competency and knowledge of current anesthesia practices and equipment; Participate in quality improvement activities; Comply with organizational policies and regulatory requirements; Promote patient safety, teamwork, and effective communication; Maintain patient confidentiality and professional conduct.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; Ability to lift, push, pull, bend, stoop, reach, and kneel frequently; Ability to handle small equipment components and tubing requiring fine motor skills; Visual and hearing ability sufficient to monitor equipment and respond to alarms; Ability to work in operating room environments with exposure to bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, anesthetic gases, radiation, and other clinical hazards; Ability to respond rapidly to emergency situations.
Rotating shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call
Worksite address
laurel, MS, 39441, US
Who can apply
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