General Description: The Anesthesia Technologist II assists anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, and other medical staff in the administration of anesthesia. They are responsible for preparing, maintaining, and monitoring the equipment and supplies used during procedures that require anesthesia. 

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position. 

• Responsible for the daily inspection of anesthesia machines, equipment, and devices to ensure cleanliness and operational readiness (i.e. fiberoptic bronchoscope, fluid warmers, anesthetic gas machine).

• Responsible for decontamination of anesthesia machines and sterilization of equipment and devices.

• Assembles anesthesia equipment and sets up machines according to established protocol and age appropriate criteria on scheduled cases.

• Aids in the the procurement of equipment and supplies necessary for safe delivery and maintenance of anesthesia specific to the patient need.

• Orders and stocks anesthesia medications and supplies; maintain adequate records of receipt and issuance of supplies and equipment.

• Reviews stored medications and ensures expired medications are properly discarded.

• Maintains adequate level of volatile anesthesia gases. Properly stores and distributes medical cylinders.

• Provides charged transport monitors for all patients and assists with the safe transport of the patient.

• Observes and reports equipment malfunctions or unsafe environment to biomedical engineering.

• Duties may vary based on assigned area and may include patient transport, assistance with difficult intubations, and input on process improvement.

• Responsible for the setup, application, and assistance of non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring, induction of anesthesia for general/regional & local anesthesia, fiberoptic intubation, cricoid pressure, insertion of routine & difficult venipuncture, positioning of patient for surgery, and anesthesia blocks.

• Manages work assignments to ensure completion of patient care activities.

• Prepares the anesthesia machine and airway supplies.

• Works with perioperative team to facilitate a prompt room turnover.

• Assembles and assists provider(s) in using anesthesia equipment and supplies needed for general/regional/local anesthesia.

• Utilizes sterile technique sets up and assists with the procedure and placement of invasive monitoring equipment in routine and emergency situations, including arterial line, central venous pressure line, PA catheter, cardiac output, and other monitoring adjuncts.

• Assists with obtaining lab specimens and ABG's. Is competent in the use of & quality assurance for Point of Care testing equipment.

• Assists anesthesia provider with patient preparation, electrode placement, use of ultrasound/nerve stimulator devices, and performs mechanical task of pressing syringe plunger, as directed by the anesthesia provider, to instill medication during regional blocks.

• Operates cell salvaging, intra-aortic balloon pumping and TEE devices as required.

• Has understanding of medications commonly used in anesthesia including; purpose, proper storage, generic and proprietary names, and labeling requirements.

• Actively participates in departmental professional development and mentors anesthesia students.

• Applies precautions; keeps a safe environment for self and others.

• Adheres to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulation and accreditation and licenser requirements.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience: 3 years of experience as an Anesthesia Technologist required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required.

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required.

• Certified Anesthesia Technologist (Cer.A.T.T.) issued by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

• Advanced knowledge in the acquisition, preparation, and application of various types of equipment required for the delivery of anesthesia care.

• Possesses advanced knowledge of anesthesia and psychomotor abilities necessary to assist licensed anesthesia providers in the full spectrum of anesthesia services—considering all physiological conditions.

• Highly proficient in anesthesia and able to use knowledge of surgical procedures, physiology, and pathophysiology to assist the anesthesia provider in the delivery of anesthesia.

• Consistently demonstrates a professional, supportive attitude.

• Demonstrates independent judgment, which is required for correct and rapid response to the ever-changing patient care environment.