<p>Job Summary/Overall Objectives</p> <p>The Anesthesia Aide supports the Anesthesiology Department by maintaining equipment and supplies, maintaining a safe and clean environment and assisting with patient care as directed.</p> <p>Essential Job Functions</p> <ul> <li> <p>Delivers direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, protocols and standards of care.</p> </li><li> <p>Performs and/or assists with patient care needs as directed.</p> </li><li> <p>Obtain anesthesia equipment when necessary.</p> </li><li> <p>Transports patients as needed.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintains a collaborative relationship with other health care providers to achieve desired outcomes and assure optimal anesthesia care</p> </li><li> <p>Communicates pertinent information of actual/potential problems to the professional nurse or CRNA.</p> </li><li> <p>Participate in the unit performance improvement activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care and customer services.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintains all equipment logs</p> </li><li> <p>Participates in turning over rooms to assure minimal downtime between cases</p> </li><li> <p>Oversee that sufficient and proper supplies are maintained in the anesthesia carts and workroom.</p> </li><li> <p>Recommend modifications for performance improvement.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrates leadership by utilizing the behaviors inherent to the role of anesthesia aide.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrates an ability to solve problems utilizing critical thinking skills and seek assistance from immediate supervisors when appropriate.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintains personal growth and development by participating in the in-servicing and continuing education programs</p> </li><li> <p>Maintains accountability for actions taken.</p> </li><li> <p>Effectively functions as a resource person.</p> </li><li> <p>Performs effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hires and/or students.</p> </li><li> <p>Assists in maintaining/decreasing organizational/department costs.</p> </li><li> <p>Orders supply according to established PAR levels</p> </li><li> <p>Cleans and processes fiberoptic bronchoscopes following manufacturers' recommendations</p> </li><li> <p>Maintains Steris sterilizer unit per manufacturers recommendations</p> </li><li> <p>Stocks, maintains and checks all specialty carts by departmental standards</p> </li><li> <p>Assists in the department's compliance with state, JCAHO, OSHA and other regulatory agencies.</p> </li><li> <p>Assists in continuous survey readiness for surveys and inspections.</p> </li><li> <p>Adheres to the infection control process, including universal precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections.</p> </li><li> <p>Monitors both sterile and non-sterile supplies for expiration dates and replaces as needed. Rotates stock to prevent wastage of supplies. Promote cost containment and cost avoidance</p> </li><li> <p>Replenishes daily/weekly unit stock from appropriate departments including CSR and pharmacy</p> </li><li> <p>Sterilizes equipment according to policy. Maintains accurate records and logbooks</p> </li><li> <p>Provides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and nursing department policies.</p> </li><li> <p>Utilizes two forms of patient identification before implementing any form of patient care.</p> </li><li> <p>Assumes appropriate code team role during code situations or mock codes.</p> </li><li> <p>Responds effectively during emergency situations, including internal and external disasters.</p> </li><li> <p>Assists in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.</p> </li><li> <p>Completes proper collection, identification, labeling and delivery of specimens to the appropriate department.</p> </li><li> <p>Ensures replacement of instruments, supplies and unit-maintained equipment.</p> </li><li> <p>Daily, cleans anesthesia related equipment including anesthesia machines and carts</p> </li><li> <p>Performs other duties or tasks within the anesthesia aide scope of practice as required.</p> </li><li> <p>Other duties as assigned.</p> </li></ul> <p>Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]</p> <p>Required Qualifications/Experience</p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education. </li><li>Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment. </li><li>Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications/Experience</p> <ul> <li>Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred. </li><li>Related healthcare experience in an Anesthesia department. </li></ul> <p>License, Certification & Clearances</p> <ul> <li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program. </li><li>Act 33 with renewal </li><li>Act 34 with renewal </li><li>Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal </li></ul> <p>Position Type/Expected Hours of Work</p> <ul> <li>Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.). </li><li>Travel may be expected locally between System locations. </li></ul> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity</p> <p>Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.</p> <p>Disclaimer</p> <p>This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.</p> <p>Work EnvironmentEffective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines</p> <p>When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.</p> <p>Essential - Absolute Necessity.</p> <p>Marginal - Minimal Necessity.</p> <p>Constantly - 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.</p> <p>Frequently - 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.</p> <p>Occasionally - 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.</p> <p>Rarely - Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.</p> <p>Physical Condition</p> <p>Essential</p> <p>Marginal</p> <p>Constantly</p> <p>Frequently</p> <p>Occasionally</p> <p>Rarely</p> <p>Never</p> <p>Extreme Heat</p> <p>X</p> <p>Extreme Cold</p> <p>X</p> <p>Heights</p> <p>X</p> <p>Confined Spaces</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Extreme Noise(>85dB)</p> <p>X</p> <p>Mechanical Hazards</p> <p>X</p> <p>Use of Vibrating Tools</p> <p>X</p> <p>Operates Vehicle (company)</p> <p>X</p> <p>Operates Heavy Equipment</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Rotates All Shifts</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>8 Hours Shifts</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>10-12 Hours Shifts</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>On-Call</p> <p>X</p> <p>Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Travel Between Sites</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Direct Patient Care</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Respirator Protective Equipment</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Eye Protection</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Head Protection (hard hat)</p> <p>X</p> <p>Hearing Protection</p> <p>X</p> <p>Hand Protection</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Feet, Toe Protection</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Body Protection</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Latex Exposure</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Solvent Exposure</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Paint (direct use) Exposure</p> <p>X</p> <p>Dust (sanding) Exposure</p> <p>X</p> <p>Ethylene Oxide Exposure</p> <p>X</p> <p>Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure</p> <p>X</p> <p>Blood/Body Fluid Exposure</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Chemicals (direct use) Exposure</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Mist Exposure</p> <p>X</p> <p>Wax Stripper (direct use)</p> <p>X</p> <p>Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Ionizing Radiation Exposure</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Laser Exposure</p> <p>X</p> <p>Physical Demands</p> <p>When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.</p> <p>Essential - Absolute Necessity.</p> <p>Marginal - Minimal Necessity.</p> <p>Constantly - 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.</p> <p>Frequently - 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.</p> <p>Occasionally - 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.</p> <p>Rarely - Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.</p> <p>Physical Condition</p> <p>Essential</p> <p>Marginal</p> <p>Constantly</p> <p>Frequently</p> <p>Occasionally</p> <p>Rarely</p> <p>Never</p> <p>Bending (Stooping)</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Sitting</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Walking</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Climbing Stairs</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Climbing Ladders</p> <p>X</p> <p>Standing</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Kneeling</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Squatting (Crouching)</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Twisting/Turning</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Keyboard/Computer Operation</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Gross Grasp</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Fine Finger Manipulation</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Hand/Arm Coordination</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Carry</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Transfer/Push/Pull Patients</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Seeing Near w/Acuity</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Feeling (Sensation)</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Color Vision</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Hearing Clearly</p> <p>X</p> <p>Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Reaching Above Shoulder Level</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Reaching Forward</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Lifting Floor to Knuckle</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>Lifting Shoulder to Overhead</p> <p>X</p> <p>X</p> <p>When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.</p>