Anesthesia Tech
Mass General Brigham · Jamaica Plain-MA
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- PayStated
- $19.76–$29.35 an hourAbout $41,101–$61,048 a year at 40 hours a week (derived, not posted)
- Employment typeStated
- Full time
- Work arrangementStated
- On-site
- ShiftStated
- day
Work Shift Day (United States of America)
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- ['high school']
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Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting
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- High School Diploma or Equivalentrequired
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
from the posting - 6 months Hospital experiencerequired
6 months Hospital experience required
from the posting - Previous Anesthesia Tech Experiencepreferred
Previous Anesthesia Tech Experience preferred
from the posting - Equipment maintenanceimplied
Maintains anesthesia equipment/monitoring units in working condition
from the posting - Patient transfer and positioningimplied
Participates in the transfer of patients from stretcher/bed
from the posting - Vital signs monitoringimplied
Attaches vital signs and related monitoring devices to the patient
from the posting - Intubation supportimplied
Participates in the intubation procedure under the direction supervision of the anesthetist/anesthesiologist
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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Grade 4Schedule: 6:00am to 4:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Summary: The Anesthesia Technician functions as an assistant to members of the anesthesia staff (Anesthesiologists and CRNA's) to facilitate and support delivery of perioperative care to the patient by the Anesthesia Team. The Anesthesia Technician will also assure the practice of the Patient and Family Centered Care Model in an environment that exemplifies best practice.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions: Collaborates in the perioperative anesthesia care of patients to ensure safety and efficiency of care as observed by the members of the anesthesia team, and reports to the Nurse Manager of the Operating Room and the Chief of Anesthesia.
-Participates in the transfer of patients from stretcher/bed.
-Attaches vital signs and related monitoring devices to the patient.
-Collaborates with the Surgical Team in positioning of patients for special procedures (spinal, epidural, sitting, prone).
-Participates in the intubation procedure under the direction supervision of the anesthetist/anesthesiologist by preparing and holding equipment and applying cricoid pressure to the trachea.
-Collaborates in the safe, efficient transfer of the patient from the operating room to the PACU by having transfer oxygen and ambu bag available immediately post operatively.
-Performs related duties in a prompt and courteous manner, such as transporting blood samples to respiratory for blood gases.
Maintains appropriate supply of anesthesia equipment and pharmaceutical supplies in all locations where anesthesia and related procedures are administered in the hospital to facilitate prompt anesthesia care for the patient. These activities are monitored by the anesthesia staff and reported to the Nurse Manager of the Operating Room and the Chief of Anesthesia.
-Coordinates requests from the anesthesia team by collecting items needed during each surgical procedure.
-Maintains par levels of gas tanks for the anesthesia units (machines).
-Maintains anesthesia equipment/monitoring units in working condition communicating with the biomedical department and/or equipment service representatives to insure availability of equipment.
-Executes equipment repairs within 24 hours to ensure patient safety and continuance of planned schedule of surgical procedures.
-Monitors a log of daily anesthesia equipment safety checks, performed by anesthesia technician, and documented appropriately, to comply with safety requirements established by the hospital, accreditation requisites and regulatory agencies.
-Assists the Nurse Manager by completing purchase requisitions for needed items when par levels are affected.
Maintains all equipment and instrumentation in clean organized condition in accordance to the hospital infection management policy.
-Maintains cleanliness of all anesthesia carts and machines.
-Maintains appropriately, special instruments and equipment, i.e. fiberoptic bronchoscope, endtidal, CO2 monitors, humidifiers, etc.
-Operates STERIS machine and sterilizers according to operational standards.
-Participates in the special cleaning and/or removal and terminal sterilization of equipment exposed to diagnosed contagious diseases. Participates in quality assurance activities for the operating room and the Department of Anesthesia upon request.
-Collects data as required by the quality assurance criteria determined by the Chief of Anesthesia and/or Nurse Manager.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience: 6 months Hospital experience required Previous Anesthesia Tech Experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
- Check all anesthesia equipment in the proper working condition.
- Maintain par levels of supplies in Anesthesia Cart.
- Maintain cleanliness of Anesthesia equipment and workroom per Infection Control policy.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$19.76 - $29.35/Hourly
Grade
SF1004
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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