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Cert Anesthesia Tech (LJ)

Northwell Health · Queens, New York, US

Job Description Responsible for the operations and maintenance of the Anesthesia equipment and supplies. Job Responsibility - * Demonstrates knowledge of the...

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Job Description Responsible for the operations and maintenance of the Anesthesia equipment and supplies. Job Responsibility: *ADA Essential Functions - * Demonstrates knowledge of the equipment in the department, how to operate and troubleshoot and mechanism for initiating repairs. - Checks monitoring equipment daily and assists with preparation of such equipment (including change of anesthesia circuit) according to established procedures to ensure optimum patient safety and care. - Notifies the Bio-Medical Specialist of any equipment needing repairs to ensure patient safety. - Takes appropriate action for the malfunctioning equipment and used resources if unable to troubleshoot problem. - May attach ECG cable to IV pole after patient is put on OR table. - May arrange monitors and cable according to protocole. - Assists with fiber-optic intubation and/or difficult airway situations; - Sets-up for cases including preparation of laryngoscope and intubation equipment, IV solution and administration sets, sets up warming devices; assists anesthesiologist with volume infusions as directed during intra-operative volume resuscitations - * Works collaboratively as a team member when provid...