Anesthesia Technician Resume Samples

Description :

1. Functioned as the sole anesthesia technician on night shift .
2. Assisted licensed anesthesia providers in the acquisition, preparation and application of the equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia.
3. Contributed to safe efficient and cost- effective anesthesia care.
4. Provided support in anesthesia for routine and complex surgical cases to include orthopedics, neuro, urology, plastics, cardiac, ENT, vascular, bariatrics, and trauma for both pediatric and adult patients.
5. Prepared and maintained patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems before, during and after anesthesia.
6. Provided equipment maintenance and servicing such as cleaning, sterilizing, assembling, calibrating and testing, troubleshooting, requisitioning and recording of inspections and maintenance.
7. Operated a variety of mechanical, pneumatic and electronic equipment used to monitor, evaluate and manage the patient undergoing anesthesia.
8. Performed inspection, maintenance of inventories and service records.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Business

Description :

1. Set-up anesthesia supplies/equipment for the various surgical procedures performed at PRH in an organized efficient manner. To include set up and priming of transducer lines with pre mixed heparinized IV saline solution. 
2. Utilized detailed anesthesia preference cards to assist with set up of IV lines pertinent to surgical procedures (not to include drawing up, mixing and or administration of medications). Displaying the ability to utilize organization, prioritization and economy of time and equipment/supplies.
3. Proficiency in performing the daily QC and operation of the Osmetech Blood Gas Machine.
4. Performed daily QC and operation of the Hemachron Junior ACT machine.
5. Demonstrated self-direction above and beyond daily assignments and actively offers assistance to colleagues both within main ORs, cardiac ORs and various other patient care units.
6. Attained and maintained competency to function as a cell saver operator.
7. Achieved the competency requirements for the surgical support scrub role to include the educational preparation and completion of the competencies; aseptic technique, surgical hand scrub, sterile gowning and gloving.
8. Secured special supplies and equipment when needed in emergency or urgent situations; work with systems supply manager and purchasing to obtain special supplies.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Consultant

Education

Associates Of Science

Description :

1. Demonstrated technical skills to assist the anesthesia provider (anesthesiologist or CRNA) with equipment, medications, and supplies utilized in the course of the anesthesia providers practice.
2. Responsible for the application of TJC, OSHA and AMMI standards with regard to cleaning, safety and equipment maintenance.
3. Transported patients to and from surgery and PACU, assist with preparation for the next procedure, and you will be able to open sterile supplies under the direction of the RN or surgical technologist.
4. Helped with room turnovers and terminal cleaning of all equipment in the operating room.
5. Demonstrated understanding of proper medication management and storage as well as maintaining a secure medication environment.
6. Ordered department supplies and pick them for surgical procedures.
7. Cleans OR anesthesia equipment between cases to include restocking of supplies and equipment.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Consultant

Education

LPN License

Description :

1. Demonstrated quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice in every interaction with patients, colleagues, providers, and leadership. 
2. Ensured patient safety in the preparation and provisioning of care related to but not limited to medications, procedures, infection prevention, fall prevention, including consistent use of two patient identifiers and procedural time outs. Reports safety hazards, accidents and incidents, and unsafe working conditions promptly.
3. Anticipated the needs of the anesthesia provider as well as provide technical assistance. May assist with direct patient care under the direction of the anesthesia provider.
4. Maintained smooth transition between cases; prepares the operating room for each procedure; reads surgery schedule and determines equipment needed; sets up all necessary equipment including: breathing circuits, masks, laryngoscope blades, ET tubes, precordial stethoscope, nerve stimulator, temperature monitor, blood pressure monitor, and ultra sound if needed.
5. Monitors, troubleshoots, cleans and performs basic maintenance and safety checks and calibrates anesthesia machines to ensure safety and working condition; arranges for outside repair and maintenance.
6. Conducts ongoing inventory of equipment including, but not limited to; NIBP monitors, 02 analyzers, ultra sound, glide scope, BIS machine, ET CO2 monitors; and monitors cost of repairs. Maintains malignant hyperthermia cart and difficult airway cart.
7. Maintained efficient and effective turnover of operating rooms between procedures by cleaning anesthesia equipment or area in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Vocational

Description :

1. Checked, cleaned and maintained anesthesia machine monitors including changing oxygen cylinders, refilling anesthesia gases, changing CO2 absorbent and ensuring equipment is in good working order.
2. Assisted in set-ups of anesthesia equipment as needed.
3. Ordered, obtained and stocked sterile solution surgical supplies to specified storage cabinets, including automated dispensing systems/cabinets.
4. Ordered and maintained inventories of supplies in anesthesia and related areas. Ensures anesthesia carts are appropriately stocked.
5. Ensured malfunctioning equipment is serviced and proper infection control and regulatory guidelines are followed.
6. Assisted in operating room turn-over by disinfecting anesthesia work surfaces, monitor cables and connecting a clean anesthesia circuit to the anesthesia machine.
7. Worked in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Plans, provides and maintains equipment and supplies based on patient and physician needs.
2. Utilized principles of aseptic technique in creating and maintaining a sterile field.
3. Assisted anesthesia provider with monitoring, transport, positioning, insertion of intravenous and other invasive lines, and airway management.
4. Demonstrated flexibility to perform other functions within the Operating Room and Surgical Services to assist in the smooth operation of the department.
5. Promoted cost containment while delivering quality patient care within the Operating Room
6. Ordered and organized specialty anesthesia supplies and equipment.
7. Assisted in providing a safe environment for the patients.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Fire Science

Description :

1. Set-up, handled and maintained anesthesia related equipment, to include cleaning of the TEE, intubating bronchoscope and any other highly specialized anesthesia equipment. Under the direct supervision of the cardiac anesthesia physician assists in the technical performance of the bubble test.
2. Handled Glutaraldehyde including use of protective attire, daily potency checks and spill procedures.
3. Operated steris machines and flash autoclaves.
4. Differentiated the various methods of sterilization and disinfection and apply these techniques to the care and handling of anesthesia equipment.
5. Understand the different types of anesthesia equipment/supplies and the rationale for their use. To include the cardiac anesthesia supplies/equipment as well as the general OR anesthesia supplies/equipment, i.e. epidural cart, IV cart, anesthesia carts (including medication restock), anesthesia workroom and C-section room.
6. Ordered supplies and restocks work area as assigned, assuring the availability of needed supplies.
7. Assisted anesthesia personnel during scheduled and emergent surgical procedures in an efficient, organized manner.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

BLS - Certified

Description :

1. Demonstrated the ability to follow direction from anesthesia provider and assist with preparation of patient, including applying monitoring equipment, assist with anesthesia procedures, patient positioning, and transport.
2. Acquired anesthesia equipment and supplies for surgical procedures and workroom. Maintains a neat, clean, and stocked work area. Has knowledge of drugs used.
3. Demonstrated successful communication skills with anesthesia providers and O.R. staff. Responds in a timely manner.
4. Demonstrated Universal Precautions (Infection Control) during all patient care and handling of equipment. Responds quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
5. Assist with CPR and other appropriate activities as directed. Demonstrates appropriate priority in decision making and schedule changes within the scope of the responsibilities of the position.
6. Maintained confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
7. Assisted OR Charge with duties associated with OR schedules, phone calls and various communications to all other departments and disciplines.
8. Recorded information for emergency add-on cases, and disseminates appropriately.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Vocational

Description :

1. Operate as part of the anesthesia team by assisting the anesthesiologist and the CRNA in the administration and maintenance of general and regional anesthesia.
2. Maintaining, calibrating, and trouble shooting the various equipment used, and by stocking and maintaining par levels of all anesthesia supplies and drugs.
3. Identify malfunctioning equipment, troubleshoot equipment problems and refer serious problems to technical repair personnel.
4. Responsible for maintaining supplies and collaborating with other hospital departments.
5. Pharmacy Technician Responsible for assisting licensed pharmacists with the clerical duties associated with managing a pharmacy.
6. Many act as cashiers or clerks who manage money, answer the telephone, supply and stock shelves and perform other administrative duties.
7. Fill prescriptions, which involve weighing, counting, measuring and mixing medication.
8. Patient Escort Escort or transport patients to various departments, patient rooms or to the main lobby for discharge.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Consultant

Education

High School Diploma

Description :

1. Maintained anesthesia equipment. Cleaned, calibrated, and replaced soda lime. 
2. Monitored equipment for malfunctions, performs light maintenance or arranges for repairs.
3. Performed safety checks on anesthesia equipment. Maintained clean and safe work environment; discards soiled linen and trash. 
4. Maintained adequate inventory of anesthesia supplies and surgical supplies. Stocked and marks anesthesia carts. Stocked operating rooms and storage rooms/ carts. Assisted with case turnover.
5. Assisted with preparing equipment such as ventilators, suction, airway equipment, and fluid/body warmers. Assembles transducers, invasive lines, rapid fluid infusers, and specialty trays.
6. Assisted anesthesia personnel with setup and insertion of invasive monitoring lines, catheters, temporary pacemakers and hemodynamic monitoring including cardiac outputs.
7. Assisted with transporting and positioning patients. May transport specimens. May transport pre-operative and immediate post-operative patients to critical care unit to ensure equipment safety.
8. Maintained adequate levels of anesthesia medications, restocks drug drawers, monitors drug charges, and communicates variances to medical and nursing personnel. Monitors drug expirations and opened vial for outdates. Handles anesthesia agents and cylinder gases.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Consultant

Education

Hospital Administration

Description :

1. Provide clinical and technical assistance to anesthesiologists, anesthesia residents and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists.
2. Provide education and training to anesthesia residents, medical students, nursing students and volunteers.
3. Preparing locations for indicated procedures to include setting up and calibrating monitoring devices.
4. Troubleshoot anesthesia equipment malfunctions.
5. Assist in management of difficult airways Help Obtain blood products and pharmaceuticals assisting with preparation and delivery.
6. Maintain immediate availability to assist in routine and emergency procedures.
7. Manage mass transfusion of blood products with Trauma 1 patients using rapid infusion device.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

Fire Science

Description :

1. Provides logistical and technical assistance and support, circulating throughout the OR assisting Anesthesiologist and Nurse Anesthetists with patients preoperative.
2. Provides comprehensive patient care and assistance to the multitude of anesthesia demands and requirements.
3. Procures blood, blood gas testing equipment blood products, and laboratory test results in routine and emergency situations upon request from anesthesia personnel.
4. Sterilizes (via CMS), high-level disinfects and cleans equipment and areas according to infection control, hospital, and manufacturer guidelines.
5. Troubleshoots malfunctions in machinery and equipment, resolving the issue and/or routing to the proper channels for maintenance.
6. Maintains documentation supporting quality control data to ensure adequate performance of equipment and devices.
7. Facilitator for the department's maintenance, inventory, and purchasing of anesthesia supplies and equipment.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Nursing

Description :

1. Assist anesthesia providers using the aseptic or sterile technique with non-invasive and invasive patient procedures.
2. Assisted anesthesia providers with physiological monitoring of patients notifying the anesthesia providers.
3. Clean anesthesia machines, monitors and equipment following procedures established by Infection Control.
4. Stock anesthesia supplies in all anesthetizing locations including ploss carts, fiber optic carts, emergency airway bags, and any other anesthesia supply location.
5. Obtained supplies and equipment as requested by anesthesia providers.
6. Assist with patient laboratory tests and results including, but not limited to, ABG's, ACTs and other points of care tests.
7. Obtained blood products and pharmaceuticals assisting with preparation and delivery.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Resource Management

Description :

1. Providing a wide variety of technical, clinical and supportive services that assist the Anesthesia Care Providers in the performance of anesthetic procedures for patients ranging from infancy to geriatrics.
2. Responds quickly to pages and provides services requested.
3. Prepares anesthetizing locations for indicated procedures while proactively consulting anesthesia providers to determine equipment and supply needs.
4. Proficiency in the set-up and operation, calibration and maintenance of anesthesia gas delivery systems, patient monitors.
5. Set-up supplies and devices necessary for Cardiac and Vascular procedures and assist in their placement.
6. Troubleshoots anesthesia equipment, identify malfunctions, routing non-functional equipment to the proper department for repair.
7. Assisting anesthesia providers using aseptic /sterile technique for Non-invasive and invasive patient procedures including.
8. Assisting in Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Consultant

Education

Cardiac Sonography

Description :

1. Administer blood, blood products, or supportive fluids.
2. Assist in the application of monitoring techniques such as pulmonary artery catheterization, electroencephalographic spectral analysis, echocardiography, and evoked potentials.
3. Assist anesthesiologists in performing anesthetic procedures such as epidural and spinal injections.
4. Assist in the provision of advanced life support techniques including those procedures using high-frequency ventilation or intraarterial cardiovascular assistance devices.
5. Assist anesthesiologists in the monitoring of patients including electrocardiogram (EKG), direct arterial pressure, central venous pressure.
6. Pretest and calibrate anesthesia delivery systems and monitors.
7. Provide airway management interventions including tracheal intubation, fiber optics, or ventilatory support.
8. Respond to emergency situations by providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), basic cardiac life support.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Consultant

Education

Certificate In Nurse

Description :

1. Provided support services for the Physicians both prior to and during the patient's procedure.
2. Responsible for immediate troubleshooting of monitors and respirators used during surgery.
3. Performed stat blood work critical to the patient's surgical success.
4. Insured the availability of all necessary supplies and medications for 18 operating rooms.
5. Developed and implemented training programs for new equipment being introduced to our department.
6. Assumed the responsibilities of auditing and submitting time cards, the weekly scheduling of technicians, as well as approving any requests for paid time.
7. Responsible for maintaining appropriate supply levels to ensure that there would be no shortages of necessary supplies.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Hospital Administration

Description :

1. Assisted the anesthesiologist and nurse anesthetist in the acquisition, preparation, and application of the equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia.
2. Helped anesthesiologist with the placement of arterial, central venous pressure, and Swan Ganz lines.
3. Aided anesthesiologist and nurse anesthetist with induction, intubation, and extubation.
4. Prepared medications and intravenous solutions.
5. Supplied all necessary portable monitors and oxygen for patient transportation after surgery.
6. Performed preventative maintenance, re-calibrated, troubleshot, and made repairs to anesthesia gas machines.
7. Cleaned and disinfected anesthesia scopes.
8. Cleaned, disinfected, sterilized, various anesthesia instruments.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

MS

Description :

1. Ensuring Anesthesiologists are equipped with necessary supplies before surgery. Assist anesthesiologist with intubation and extubation of patients.
2. Cleaned and sterilized anesthesia instruments and equipment. Transport patients to and in the operation room.
3. Collaborated with the medical staff and maintained a clean environment.
4. Performed other clinical services as instructed by an anesthesiologist.
5. Serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
6. Assist anesthesiologists in the monitoring of patients including electrocardiogram (EKG), direct arterial pressure, central venous pressure.
7. Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings, and staff events.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Nursing

Description :

1. Trained at Mott to assist Anesthesiologists and CRNAs with the induction of pediatric patients for general and cardiac surgery.
2. Assist with the placement of airway devices utilizing fiber optic technology.
3. Assisting with the capturing of vitals, IV starts, setting up difficult airway cart, glidescope, CMAC, rapid infuser, fluid warmer, ultrasounds, vein finder, and offsite anesthesia machines.
4. Assist with the setup and placement of arterial and central lines.
5. Run arterial blood gases on automated and manual analysis.
6. Assist with the placement of Transesophageal Echo Monitoring.
7. Setup of ORs including supplies and devices, stocking of equipment and pharmaceuticals.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Nursing

Description :

1. Assist the licensed anesthesiologist with patient evaluations, transport, positioning, insertion of intravenous lines and airway management.
2. Properly clean each type of equipment with the correct solution before sending it for sterilization.
3. Adhere to all guidelines, policies, regulations and safety requirements.
4. Observed, prepared and transported patients.
5. Quickly identified and set up proper anesthesia equipment.
6. Cleaned anesthesia machines, monitors and equipment following infection control procedures Disposed of contaminated items per infection control policy.
7. Checked stock, filled forms to order depleted items and stocked orders on arrival.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Diploma