About this role
Position Objective:
Contributes to the provision of high-quality, cost effective health care through direct care of patients and collaboration with other health care team members, with emphasis on room preparedness and turnover to start first cases and in between procedures. Orders supplies, maintains PAR levels, responsible for the coordination of evaluation, maintenance, communication and repair of departmental equipment.
Essential Job Duties:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Provides direct patient care for perioperative patients and families in a developmentally, culturally and ethically appropriate manner.
- Reviews schedule regularly to identify, plan and provide for special needs, i.e. lines set-ups, difficult intubations, bronchoscopy cart, jet ventilation, camera or retractor holder.
- Provide direct patient care while assisting anesthesia staff with line insertion, spinal and epidural anesthesia. Documents line insertion and epidural placement in Meditech.
- Assists Anesthesia staff as needed by attaching monitoring devices, assisting with intubation and positioning of patients and other necessary functions connected with the induction of the patient.
- Oversees and coordinates maintenance and troubleshooting of Pyxis, anesthesia, and surgical equipment.
- Transports patients and specialty equipment as needed, in accordance with established safety policies.
- Assists physicians and nurse with equipment during procedures as needed.
- Coordinates product and equipment evaluations
- Participates in unit based quality improvement activities and CPI teams.
- Participates in unit shared governance according to departmental standards.
Educational/Experience Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Previous anesthesia technician, emergency medical technician or paramedic experience.
- Strong verbal communication skills with some customer service experience.
Required License/Certifications:
- American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS certification
Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:
There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.
Physical Demands -
The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.
Luminis Health Benefits Overview:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more
*Benefit offerings based on employment status
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Other facts
About Luminis Health
Luminis Health is a nationally recognized health system in Maryland. With more than 700 inpatient beds and nearly 100 sites of care across the region, including Anne Arundel Medical Center, Doctors Community Medical Center, J. Kent McNew Family Medical Center, Pathways, and Luminis Health Clinical Enterprise, we are committed to providing easy access to high-quality care, near to where people, live, work and play.
Luminis Health believes that health and wellness are fundamental to everyone and by working side by side with our community, patients, and partners, we generate a positive impact for all. We are committed to diversity and addressing health equity. We believe access to healthcare should be refreshingly easy.
Our R.I.S.E. values of Respect, Inclusion, Service, and Excellence guide how we work together every day.
We will enhance the health of the people and communities we serve, because we believe that we're better together. All of us.
What you'll do
- The Anesthesia Technician provides direct patient care for perioperative patients and collaborates with anesthesia staff to ensure room preparedness and equipment maintenance. They assist with line insertions, monitor devices, and participate in quality improvement activities.
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