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Job Summary:\rFunctions under the direction of the Surgical Services Director, Operating Room Manager, Specialty Coordinator and Anesthesiologist. Provides age appropriate patient care, which addresses biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and patient/family educational needs. Has anesthesia-related experience in variety of surgical specialties including trauma and emergency situations. Has knowledge regarding biomedical equipment. Must be flexible with schedule and understanding in the urgency of care with patients undergoing anesthesia. Schedule may be altered by manager when other staff members are on vacation and / or when the needs of the schedule dictate. Must be available to take call as required. Must be able to respond in the OR within 30 minutes of notification. Must demonstrate positive teamwork, behavior and communication.\rCore Responsibilities and Essential Functions:\rAssists the perioperative team in the operating room with surgical procedures, including but not limited to general, orthopedic, neurological, spine, plastic, ENT, vascular, thoracic, GYN, oral and trauma procedures. Administers direct and in-direct care for patients undergoing the above procedures with supervision from licensed personnel.\rSet up anesthesia supplies in OR suites\rPicks up patients for surgery and assists patient transport to and from holding areas to surgical suites and to recovery areas if applicable.\rAssist with patient transfer to OR bed and positioning of patient\rObtain blood products, pharmacy products or any other products as needed if applicable.\rObtain supplies/equipment needed by anesthesia and OR staff throughout procedures as needed.\rMop, clean and turn over OR suites at end of case and ensure proper stock of anesthesia supplies for to follow case if applicable.\rAssists RNs and surgical technicians with room set up, supply management and patient charges if applicable.\rAssist the anesthesia team as directed with peripheral, spinal blocks or epidural blocks.\rDuties and responsibilities include; interfacing and supporting other team members in the Operating Room, PACU, ICU, GI Lab, Vascular Institute, L&D and other departments as needed with cross training in monitoring, stocking, setting up, testing and troubleshooting equipment and assists with nursing and anesthesiology duties. Maintains all equipment pertaining to anesthesia in the operating room and other locations where anesthesia services are provided.\rAbility to understand, direct, teach and troubleshoot non-invasive monitoring equipment. Maintains skills and competency checks for identified equipment and quality control responsibilities.\rPick up ICU beds and prepare transport monitors / cables in a timely manner if applicable.\rClean LMAs, laryngoscope blades and handles, bronchoscopes, glidescopes and any other instruments requested by team according to manufacturers instructions for use if applicable.\rEnsure supplies and equipment are available and in good working order for anesthetizing locations outside of the main operating room.\rEnsures that supplies are available in the operating room and other locations where anesthesia services are provided.\rMaintains and restocks surgical scrub supplies at scrub sinks, at OR entrances, and dressing rooms with hats, masks and shoe covers. Checks and replaces sharps containers if applicable.\rManage and restock inventory of all specialty supplies and anesthesia carts.\rStock sheets, blankets etc. Maintain and stock appropriate levels of fluid in warmer/ refrigerator and linen and trash bags.\rOther duties as assigned.\rParticipates in staff development and professional and self-developmental activities\rTeaches and orients new staff.\rParticipates in performance improvement, quality measures, NPSGs, nursing shared governance and all other department projects and meetings.\rPerforms other duties as assigned\rComplies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.\rRequired Minimum Education:\rHigh school diploma\requivalent\rCollege experience\r\rRequired Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):\rAll certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - InstructorCERAT - Cert Anesthesia Tech-Preferred\rAdditional License(s) and Certification(s):\rRequired Minimum Experience:\rMinimum 2 years previous operating room experience Preferred\rRequired Minimum Skills:\rMust have excellent communication skills.\rShould be highly organized with ability to set priorities and make adjustments as needed on daily demands.\rAbility to work with all levels of care providers.\rMust be self-directed and self-motivated with strong customer service skills.\rMust be able to understand, speak and write English well to communicate with surgical services team.

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