Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Surgery Manager in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Anesthesia Aide will perform functions to assist with surgical case flow and efficiency within the operating room environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Level of knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired through completion of high school.
• Three years medical related experience preferred - Operating room related experience desirable.
• BLS certification required and must be obtained within 60 days of employment.
• Is able to perform duties in a self-directed fashion.
• Supervision received from the Surgery Manager, Anesthesia Care Provider and Charge Nurse.
• Required competency in the assessment and treatment of all age specific groups.
• Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.
• Clerical ability to answer phones, use applicable computer programs associated with duties (May include but not limited to: AllScripts, Meditech, Word, Excel).

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• In conjunction with Clinical Engineering (Bio-Med) is responsible for maintaining anesthesia equipment needed for patient care within the surgical suite and Pre-Anesthesia Care Area.
• Supplies anesthesia equipment and non-narcotic drugs to the operating rooms.
• Stocks and delivers non-controlled medications in the operating rooms.
• Removes and restocks equipment between procedures and properly cleans, disinfects and sterilizes per hospital procedure.
• Cleans all surfaces of anesthesia machines and carts between procedures.
• Maintains department stock levels of gas tanks.
• Maintains orderliness of anesthesia work or storage rooms.
• Acts as a resource on anesthesia equipment, supplies and maintenance.
• Assist with peripheral nerve blocks.
• Transports patients as needed.
• Enters all OR case charges.
• Assist with requisition entry.
• Maintains / manages inventory that is special ordered.
• Supports purchase requisitions for equipment / special ordering.
• Able to schedule procedures.
• Runs reports and pulls data as indicated.
• Understands the new product request process and supports product conversions as needed.