Anesthesia Technician

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Operating Room Clinical Manager performs a variety of technical and patient card functions that provide assistance to the Anesthesia Department and surgical team throughout the perioperative period. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. Core Success Factors Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES Assists in and maintains the organization of inventory in the anesthesia supply room based on established PAR levels maintaining principles of asepsis. Checks and cleans anesthesia machines, carts, and equipment and supplies with the exception of rubber goods. Assembles invasive lines (peripheral, arterial, and pulmonary artery) according to policy and procedures, maintaining aseptic technique. Restocks anesthesia machines and carts based on an established schedule and PAR levels. Assists anesthesia personnel and perioperative nurses to prepare and position patients for regional anesthesia. Inspects and disinfects equipment utilized by the Anesthesia Department throughout the perioperative period. (TEE Probes) Notifies biomedical engineering department and/or manufacturer when repairs are required. Assists anesthesia personnel setting up and troubleshooting monitoring equipment. Assists anesthesia personnel in setting up and operating equipment utilized in determining blood clotting and hemoglobin (ACT). Assists in various procedures related to auto transfusion including set up of blood salvaging devices. Orders anesthesia equipment and supplies, as directed. Performs other related duties as required.