Anesthesia Associate

Job Responsibilities:

• Completes daily assignments in an organized, timely efficient manner. Maintains inventory of anesthesia supplies according to par volumes and within approved budget; validates received orders for accuracy. Utilizes the Par Assist Inventory Control System and HBOC system for ordering.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Responds to emergency situations as appropriate. Is cognizant of HEICS plan and participates in implementing plan as required.
• Works to improve andor maintain Press Ganey scores. Recognizes and responds to issues that may cause problems and refers issues through proper chain of command utilizing the escalation policy. Maintains open channel of communication in all interactions; demonstrates proper phone and email etiquette.
• Provides support by preparing patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems before, during and after anesthesia. Manages equipment maintenance including cleaning, sterilization, assembling, servicing and requisitioning. Assist with the coordination of anesthesia equipment repairs with Bio Med and outside vendor.
• Demonstrates ability to identify sterile and unsterile steam, gas and sterrad supplies. Able to recognize events that would render a sterile item to be contaminated or be considered unsterile and notifies CST, Anesthesia manager, MD andor all appropriate personnel of such events. Demonstrates ability to identify unsafe, look alike and or expired medications and supplies and notify pharmacy, MD, Anesthesia manager or any and all appropriate personnel of such events.
• Complies with regulatory and WUH policies governing safety standards and infection control.
• Demonstrates an ability to set priorities. Consistently responds to staff and unit needs in a timely manner. Accurately reports pertinent patient information to the physician, anesthesia manager or designee.
• Routinely supports coworkers in accomplishment of day to day activities and tasks necessary for the needs of the anesthesia department. Assists anesthesia patient care team as directed. Participates in the orientation of new employees as needed. Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-service or obtains information presented. Participates in quality improvement activities.