![]() Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorizedįi nancial Disclosure Report: Not required Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized ![]() Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, various tours Uses initiative to increase knowledge base, skill and familiarity with anesthesia terminology, equipment and procedures to improve ability to anticipate needs of anesthesia personnel.Continually demonstrates age appropriate, respectful communications with patients and families (primarily adult and senior adult).Assists in collection and documentation of all necessary statistics and quality control data as per VAPAHCS policy, OSHA, Joint Commission, NAFDA, and the American Pathologists Certification (CAP).Provides orientation and training in the proper use and maintenance of routine equipment and instruments.Works safely with hazardous materials (i.e., Cidex, LpH germicidal detergent and Clenzime) using all safety equipment and procedures set forth by governing agencies protecting self and others. Must be able to maintain existing infection control surveillance standards as directed. Must possess a thorough understanding of and constantly abide by "Standard Precautions" protocol.Basic knowledge of anesthesia drug pharmacology including the drug names, general classification and desired patient responses, and administration routes.Ensures safety in the immediate situation and informs appropriate personnel for follow up as needed. ![]() Notifies team and requests assistance or troubleshoots cause of erroneous result based on level of expertise. Able to recognize obvious abnormalities in patient responses to treatment, lab results or equipment function.Has some understanding of, and with direction can assist anesthesia personnel in some intense complicated procedures that include controlled and emergent airway management, establishing and maintaining invasive monitoring, various medication infusion systems, positioning and transport of unstable patients.For all cases in or out of the OR Suite: ensures all drugs and emergency equipment are available sets up, calibrates and troubleshoots ventilators and all routine monitors assists in preparation of IV solutions, medication infusion equipment, invasive monitor fluid lines and transducers performs blood test analysis and assists in monitoring patient vital signs and lab results as ordered by the anesthesia provider.Some understanding of the seriousness of common illnesses, equipment parameters and limitations, procedure objectives with the ability to provide appropriate equipment and assistance as needed with minimal direction. Assists in ordering, maintaining, and distributing anesthesia equipment and supplies to ensure timely availability for all anesthesia care providers in or out of the Operating Room (OR) Suite.Services anesthesia equipment within level of expertise, performing preventative maintenance, evaluating and replacing worn or failed components and assemblies as needed with minimal direction. With Biomedical Engineering Technicians, jointly participates in routine maintenance and repair schedules based on regulatory standards, manufacturer recommendations and equipment requirements.Ability to adapt and integrate equipment to new or difficult procedures or settings with minimal direction (i.e., ability to modify a blood pressure manometer to measure CPAP in one lung ventilation). Many equipment systems consist of complex integrated computer controls with multiple interconnected subsystems. General technical knowledge in the calibration, maintenance, operation, and troubleshooting of routine diagnostic and therapeutic medical instruments and equipment.Major duties include but are not limited to:
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