Category: Medical Assistant
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJ New Brunswick
Department: Anesthesiology
Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick, One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Job Overview:
Provides assistance to the licensed anesthesia providers in various settings by acquisition and preparation of the equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia. The anesthesia technician performs cleaning, disinfection, stocking and maintenance the routine anesthesia equipment and monitoring devices.
Qualifications:
Required:
High School Diploma requiredKnowledge of septic technique, medical terminology and clinical equipment application and function required.Preferred:
1-3 years of experience as an Anesthesia TechnicianScheduling Requirements:
This is a Per Diem position, shifts may vary depending on needs of the department,
Minimum requirement 24 hours per month,
Essential Functions:
Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the anesthesia storage/work areas and all anesthesia workstations on a daily basis
Inspects, maintains and replaces as necessary, a safe and secure sharps disposal system
Ensures cleanliness of equipment cleaning area
Maintains supply stock in all anesthesia workstations
Carbon dioxide absorbers and cleaned/exchanged weekly
Ensures proper handling of equipment to maintain usability and safely, troubleshoots and reports needed repairs inclusive of checking returned equipment.
Ensures availability of necessary equipment for each operating room.
Prepares and assembles necessary equipment
Assembles and assists with operation of any specialized equipment
Maintains composure and performs well during emergent situations
Demonstrates timeliness in all duties, particularly, preparation for emergency procedures
Assists anesthesia professional staff as requested
Assists and anticipates needs of anesthesiologists in invasive monitor insertion and procedures, fiber optic intubation and/or difficult airway situations
Anticipates need for invasive monitoring according to daily OR schedule
Prepares OR for daily caseload according to licensing restrictions inclusive of: preparation of laryngoscope and intubation equipment and supplies, set up of IV warning device and preparation of additional monitors
Demonstrates dependability in department technician call coverage and overtime coverage as reasonably requested
Provides interoperative auto transfusion services as requested for non-cardiac elective and emergency procedures
Participates in call coverage for the provision of interoperative auto transfusion services
Prepares and assembles disposables and operates auto transfusion equipment consistent with departmental policy and procedural guidelines
Maintains cleanliness and preparation of auto transfusion equipment and supplies
Provides estimate of blood loss via auto transfusion unit and total volume re-infused
Assists with monitoring and evaluation of auto transfusion service quality and effectiveness
Promotes and maintains positive relationships with all contacts
Facilitates resolution of conflicts and problems as appropriate
Promotes interpersonal and interdepartmental relationships
Adopts team approach to duties
Maintains professional attitude toward patients, physicians, staff and visitors
Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively and cooperatively
Complies with all departmental and hospital policies and procedures
Adheres to hospital and departmental code of conduct
Complies with conditions of employment
Conforms to hospital policies related to allocated time period for breaks and meals
Limits non-emergent personal calls to breaks and meal times.
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO)Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!Choosing RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
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