Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class patient care at its best. Located in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast, Indian River Hospital is committed to providingoptimalfamily- and community-focused services. Here, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work withstate-of-the-arttechnology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As an Anesthesia Technician, you will support the Anesthesiologist and other healthcare staff by sterilizing, cleaning, assembling,calibratingand troubleshooting various pieces of machinery used in procedures. You will work withindifferent typesof ORs, offering an opportunity to see new and exciting environments every day. You will also provide some patient support by helping with positioning on operating tables during surgery. This position is an excellent steppingstonetoothers in the department and beyond.
A caregiver in this position worksdaysfrom 5:30AM – 1:00PM or10:00AM – 6:30PM, with on-call requirements.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Stock the carts and surgical suites with the required supplies as outlined on the anesthesia surgical suite stock par list.
Assistwith difficult airway management byassistingwith equipment needs from the providers.
Assistwith lines and specialty room set-ups.
Disassemble,decontaminateand sterilize anesthesia equipment and supplies.
Report equipment problems to the management team.
Perform Point of Care (POCT) testing procedures, afteran initialapproved competency has been completed.
Effectively communicate with anesthesia and operating room staff toassuredaily operating room assignments are prioritized at the start of each shift.
Efficiently transport all anesthesia related equipment and supplies to and from outside of Operating Rooms off-site locations.
Maintain complete andaccuraterecords and check the status of orders and equipment.
Maintain an adequate supply of all stock items inworkroom and keep the work room clean and inan orderlycondition.
Maintain anesthesia supplies by establishing inventory levels, requisitioningsuppliesand restocking supplies.
Maintain equipment by preparing,testingand setting up a variety of anesthetic equipment for surgical use, troubleshoot equipment for problems orrepairsand perform preventative maintenance and routine cleaning.
Participate in turning overroomsassuring minimal downtime between cases.
Retrieve and appropriately distribute the equipment necessary to prepare a patient for anesthesia.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
High School Diploma or GED
One year of experience working in a healthcare settingORsuccessful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or similar healthcare-related training programORBachelor’s Degreein Science
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association (AHA)or American Red Crossupon hire or within new hire period
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Knowledge of medical terminology
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, such as Outlook, Word, Excel, or PowerPoint
Direct care and/or surgical experience
Physical Requirements:
Extended periods walking, standing, lifting and carrying equipment (usually not over 20 lbs.).
Capable of pushing and maneuvering equipment weighing up to 150 pounds. May be exposed to bodily fluids.
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam er
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