If you are passionate about providing care in your local community, come join our team!

Hours: Per-Diem

Minimum Qualifications: 

1. High school diploma or equivalent. 

2. Basic Life Support Certification. 

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. Associate’s degree. 

2. Emergency Medical Technician Certification. 

3. One (1) year of related experience in Surgical Services, Operating Room, or PACU.

Responsible for performing specialized patient care under the direction of the

Director, Surgical Services. Responsible for cleaning and maintenance of all anesthesia equipment as

well as ordering, stocking, distributing and maintaining inventory of anesthesia supplies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Assists anesthesiologists and or nursing staff with direct patient care duties including but not limited to assisting with patient transfers, preparation of patient equipment, intubations, and regional anesthesia and placement of invasive monitors.Changes soda-lime containers according to specific guidelines.Sets up I.V. solutions, arterial lines and equipment for anesthesiologists use.Orders daily Anesthesia supplies from the storeroom and Pharmacy. Orders special equipment and replaces when needed.Reports to the Operating room any malfunctions of equipment; assumes responsibility for service maintenance and records of maintenance, including levels of gases and results of testing OR/PACU.Checks for operational activity of battery run equipment in Anesthesia.Conducts weekly inventory to maintain quantity of supplies at established level and prepares orders for appropriate departments.Participates in infection control through regular cleaning of anesthesia equipment and performs housekeeping duties to keep the anesthesia workroom neat and orderly. Cleans and maintains inhalation equipment, breathing circuits, connecting tubes and adapters.Assists secretary in performing clerical duties at control desk.Maintains Anesthesia and Operating Room Library and keeps catalog file up to date.Conducts routine checks of emergency carts and anesthesia carts; supplies anesthesia carts with scopes, endotracheal equipment and other supplies as indicated. Checks inventory against established listing pulling outdated drugs or equipment, replacing illegible labels, correcting other deficiencies ; notes action taken or needed on listings for Manager’s review and follow up.Sets up and calibrates invasive monitor transducers.

About MelroseWakefield Hospital:

MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind: the people of north suburban Boston.  MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on reducing health disparities through 40+ local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians.

Core to our values, MelroseWakefield Hospital’s commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org.