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Anesthesia Aide - Full-time, Days, Baptist Hospital

Baptist Health Care, Pensacola, Florida, United States, 32573

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Job Description The Anesthesia Aide assists licensed anesthesia providers in the acquisition, preparation, and application of the equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia. This position provides support for routine and complex surgical cases. The position prepares and maintains patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems before, during, and after anesthesia.

Responsibilities

Assists with technical aspects of getting patients ready for general or regional anesthesia.

Assists anesthesia clinicians with intravenous and intra-arterial and other monitoring catheters.

Coordinates activities for maintaining anesthesia equipment, assists in maintaining equipment repair logs and developing an equipment database.

Verifies functioning and proper layout of equipment and disposable products.

Assists and verifies functioning and proper layout of equipment and disposable of products for regional blocks. Maintains regional anesthesia log book.

Disposes of used supplies after a procedure.

Cleans and sterilizes all anesthesia equipment.

Assists with regional anesthesia; blocks, epidurals, etc.

Be available as an extra pair of hands during induction and emergence of anesthesia.

Transports medications, blood products, and equipment as needed.

Orders, stocks, and sets up anesthesia equipment in all ORs on a daily basis and between each case.

Interfaces with other disciplines, such as anesthesia repair contractors, OR and OB staffs, CRNA's, and anesthesiologists.

Assist in other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the department and organization.

May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.

Qualifications Minimum Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.

Minimum Work Experience

1-3 years anesthesia aide/tech experience or experience in a related field.

LPN, Paramedic, or EMT license in lieu of experience.

Licenses and Certifications

Licensed Practical Nurse – If a LPN, Florida state license (Upon Hire Preferred).

Paramedic – Licensed. If a Paramedic, Florida state license (Upon Hire Preferred).

Emergency Medical Technician – Licensed. If an EMT, Florida state license (Upon Hire Preferred).

BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) – American Heart Association (Upon Hire Required).

Required Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

Must be able to return to the hospital/facility within 30 minutes of a Callback.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Strong attention to detail.

Effective communication skills.

Ability to wear equipment such as safety glasses, gowns, etc.

Knowledge of OR case systems, patient related supplies, materials, and equipment. Anticipates and resolves supply related problems.

About Us Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Other

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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