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Job Title

Anesthesia Technician

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

General Anesthesiology-Integrated Hospital Care Institute

                      

Job Code

C13009

                     

Shift

Nights + Call

                       

Schedule

10:00pm-6:30am

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

An Anesthesia Technician is responsible for supporting the anesthesiologist and other anesthesiology personnel. This includes the management and maintenance of the equipment used by anesthesiologists. The Anesthesia Technician is responsible for sterilizing, cleaning, assembling, calibrating, testing, and troubleshooting various pieces of machinery. They may also oversee equipment monitoring a patient actively under anesthesia.

A caregiver in this position works nights from 10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. + on-call, weekend and holiday rotation requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Stock the carts and surgical suites with the required supplies as outlined on the anesthesia surgical suite stock par list.
• Assist with difficult airway management by assisting with equipment needs from the providers.
• Assist in the delivery of blood samples to the lab and retrieval of blood products.
• Disassemble, decontaminate and sterilize anesthesia equipment and supplies. Report equipment problems to the management team, stock items in the workroom and keep the workroom clean and in an orderly condition.
• Perform Point of Care (POCT) testing procedures, after an initial approved competency has been completed.
• Effectively communicate with anesthesia and operating room staff to assure daily operating room assignments are prioritized at the start of each shift.
• Efficiently transport all anesthesia related equipment and supplies to and from outside of Operating Rooms off-site locations.
• Maintain complete and accurate records and check the status of orders and equipment.
• Maintain anesthesia supplies by establishing inventory levels, requisitioning supplies and restocking supplies.
• Maintain equipment by preparing, testing and setting up a variety of anesthetic equipment for surgical use, troubleshooting equipment for problems or repairs and performing preventative maintenance and routine cleaning.
• Participate in turning over rooms assuring minimal downtime between cases.
• Retrieve and appropriately distribute the equipment necessary to prepare a patient for anesthesia. This includes specialty equipment for invasive lines and monitoring, difficult airway, supporting the anesthesia provider by setting up IV's and pediatric procedures.
• Retrieve, carry, and appropriately distribute necessary medications to the Anesthesiologist, CRNA, or AA for the preparation or care of a patient for anesthesia.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year experience working in a healthcare setting OR successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or similar healthcare-related training program
• Bachelor’s Degree in Science can substitute one year of work experience in healthcare
• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within new hire period

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Direct patient care and/or surgical/OR environment experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, or PowerPoint

Physical Requirements:

• Extended periods walking, standing, lifting and carrying equipment (usually not over 20 lbs.).
• Capable of pushing and maneuvering equipment weighing up to 150 pounds. May be exposed to bodily fluids.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.