Anesthesia Technician, Periop , Full Time

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The Anesthesia Technician (U) assists the anesthesia care provider with acquiring, preparing, and using equipment, supplies, and medications during the administration of anesthesia. The incumbent assists with special procedures and provides support for routine and complex surgical cases.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                                          

• Cleans, sterilizes, disinfects, orders, and maintains routine anesthesia equipment and supplies.

• Maintains anesthesia medications according to facility’s needs.

• Cleans, organizes, and maintains anesthesia workroom.

• Prepares and maintains patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems pre, intra, and post anesthesia, while taking into consideration age-specific issues.

• Performs basic troubleshooting for monitors and equipment and reports defective equipment and malfunctions to appropriate staff.

• Maintains quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

• Documents preventative maintenance and preserves quality records.

• Assists with transport of patients and laboratory specimens and travels between facilities or other treatment locations.

• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with anesthesia department staff, and works collaboratively with nurse circulators, and surgical, service, and equipment technicians.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                         

Education:

Associate degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Certification in relevant specialty or field

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

• Commitment to the University’s core values.

• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

U6