Brigham and Women's Hospital · 4 weeks ago
Anesthesia technician
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$18.56/hr - $27.58/hr
0+ years expBrigham and Women's Hospital is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to patient care, research, teaching, and community service. The Anesthesia Technician assists the anesthesia staff by facilitating perioperative care and ensuring the efficient operation of anesthesia equipment and supplies.
Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
6 months Hospital experience required
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
Preferred
Previous Anesthesia Tech Experience preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Career advancement opportunities
Differentials
Premiums and bonuses as applicable
Recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth
Company
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Brigham and Women's Hospital is an academic medical center based in Boston, Massachusetts.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$22.15MKey Investors
American Medical AssociationThe Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable TrustMassachusetts Life Sciences Center
2023-06-21Grant
2022-06-30Grant· $16M
2021-01-08Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Caroline Fox
Associate Professor (Part Time), Medicine
David Silbersweig
Chairman Emeritus
Recent News
2026-01-05
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