SMC Anesthesia - Surgery Responsibilities 1. Assists in the preparation of scheduled, emergent and urgent surgical procedures involving anesthesia care providers by ensuring necessary equipment and supplies are available and ready for use. Serves as a contact person between anesthesia staff, OR and PACU staff, as well as all departments where anesthesia is used. 2. Provides technical assistance for various anesthesia procedures, i.e. insertion of multiple lines, intubation, etc. Constructs and assists with placement of arterial lines and assists with placement of central lines. 3. Maintains the organization of multiple types of anesthesia supplies in multiple patient care areas and works with biomed and various vendors to ensure they are safe for patient use. Interacts with various vendors and assist in the trial and evaluation of new products while promoting standardization. 4. Works in collaboration with SPD and various vendors to ensure the availability of routine and specialty supplies for anesthesia. 5. Meet regularly with anesthesia group and chief / vice-chief of anesthesia, CRNAs, OR manager, Director and other department leaders to address anesthesia care issues. 6. Orients and assigns work as needed to the tech in training to meet the needs of the various departments and anesthesia care providers. Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent is required. Minimum of six months of on the job training is required. Preferred education/experience: College level coursework in the field of science, previous work experience in a hospital setting or health care role, or pharmacy department experience. Must complete mandatory department orientation, network education, and anesthesia tech competencies. Skills Strong science (biology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacy) background with experience caring for patients in a critical care type unit or procedural area. Physical Demands Medium (Requires lifting up to 50 lbs and frequent carrying of 25 lbs objects) Standing................................ Frequently Walking................................. Constantly Sitting....................................Occasionally Reclining..............................Not Required Lifting-floor to table............. Occasionally Lifting-table to shoulder..... Occasionally Lifting-above shoulder.........Occasionally Lifting-by weight-25 lbs...... Occasionally Carrying................................ Occasionally Pushing................................ Occasionally Pulling................................... Occasionally Climbing...............................Occasionally Balancing............................. Occasionally Stooping/Bending................ Frequently Kneeling............................... Occasionally Crouching............................ Occasionally Crawling...............................Occasionally Reaching.............................. Frequently Handling................................ Frequently Finger Dexterity................... Frequently Feeling................................. Frequently Talking................................. Frequently Hearing................................Constantly Tasting/Smelling............... Occasionally Vision................................... Frequently Depth Perception................ Frequently Field of Vision.................... Frequently Work Environment Generally experiences exposure to blood and blood-borne pathogens in job Supervision Received Director-Surgical Services Supervision Exercised N/A Physical Other None Other Functions 1. Performs other duties as assigned. 2. Maintains Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements as well as department specific training/competencies and mandatory updates. 3. Participates in meetings/committees as requested.