Anesthesia Technician
Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Boston, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assists anesthesiologists in care of patients before, during, and immediately after anesthesia which involves the following: The attachment of vital signs monitoring equipment;; Assist in endo-tracheal intubations by preparing and holding equipment;.
- Conducts performance tests, performs calibration and first level repairs (i.e. battery changes, cable swapping, monitor checks) of anesthesia equipment. Prepares blood pressure transducers. Calibrates them to the appropriate machine. Sets up IV solutions, and IV infusions.
- Sets up equipment for use in the work area including, but not limited to, connecting input and output hoses, bronchoscopes, patient warming devices, fluid infusion equipment and assembling breathing circuits. Delivers required anesthesia equipment as needed.
- Troubleshoots routine problems with equipment in OR during use, repairing or replacing as necessary.
- Assist the Clinical Engineering group with various projects, including machine modification and data accumulation.
- Provides timely and accurate information supporting the procurement of anesthesia supplies.
- Assumes other related duties as needed.
- High school Diploma / GED or equivalent. Associate Degree in Science preferred.
- Three years experience in an OR setting is preferred.
- BCLS preferred, but training will be provided. Successful completion within the first 90 days of employment required.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions.
- Knowledge of physical and mathematical principles.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and other medical center personnel.
- Knowledge of basic anatomy, medical terminology, and treatment procedures commonly used in the administration of anesthesia.
- Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights and cultural/religious beliefs and age-specific needs
- Understanding of aseptic and infection control and demonstrates sterile protocols.