ABOUT NCH
NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.
NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we’re proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.
Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.
JOB SUMMARY
The Anesthesia Technician supports the Anesthesia Department and Nursing staff in the Operating Room, by providing supplies/equipment to ensure smooth delivery of anesthesia to the patient during surgery.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties may be assigned.
· Daily maintenance of all anesthesia machines to include cleaning and restocking.
· Performs periodic anesthesia machine maintenance to include changing of soda lime, CO2 lines and moisture traps.
· Maintains pediatric cart and restocks after each use.
· Maintains difficult intubation cart and cleans scope, restocks after each use.
· Maintains central line cart and restocks after each use.
· Maintains malignant hyperthermia cart and restocks after each use.
· Orders supplies for Anesthesia Department, maintaining adequate par levels and checks supplies for outdates.
· Checks orders for accuracy and puts supplies away in a timely manner.
· Assists anesthesia providers as needed in the Operating Room and all pediatric cases.
· Is able to obtain anesthesia equipment and supplies during emergency procedures in a timely manner.
· Obtains medications from satellite pharmacy as requested by anesthesia providers. (Naples campus only)
· Restock supplies in the department as needed, this is to include medications, IV fluids and biologicals with the exception of narcotics.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
· Minimum of High School or GED required.
· Healthcare experience preferred.
· Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
· Knowledge and Principles of Aseptic Technique preferred.
· Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.
