Anesthesia Technician Assistant, Part Time, First Shift, AFSCME

UC Health
Cincinnati, OH
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

Assists licensed Anesthesia providers in the physiological monitoring of patients and preparation of drugs, fluids, and equipment for operative intervention or other procedures requiring anesthesia set up.

What You Will Do

Perform various duties such as setting up OR for cases, preparing patients for invasive monitoring and procedures, assembling and operating specialized equipment, and troubleshooting anesthesia delivery systems.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Requires strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and ability to work under direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia provider.

Requirements

  • Engages in population appropriate communication
  • Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks
  • Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment
  • Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient
  • Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary
  • Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems
  • Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately
  • Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from unique psychological needs or those associated with religious/cultural norms
  • Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely
  • Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect
  • Assists the licensed anesthesia providers in clinical settings such as the Operating Room (OR), obstetrics suite (OB), Interventional and/or Diagnostic Radiology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Cath Lab, Emergency Room (ER), Endoscopy, Dental suites, Ambulatory Surgery suites, animal and research laboratories, in-house Rapid Response and code situations
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