Anesthesia Aide, Anesthesiology

Position: Anesthesia Aide, Anesthesiology

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: 40 hours per week, Days

ABOUT BMC:

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal — to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience.

You’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you’ll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment.  

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, assists the anesthesiologist in the set-up and preparation of equipment for surgical procedures. Provides preventative maintenance on medical equipment in coordination with Biomedical Engineering.  Assists the anesthesiologist with patient preparation and provides additional assistance as necessary during the surgical procedure.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the Anesthesia Floor Leaders with various resources as requested. Demonstrates ability to organize time evidenced by completion of work assignments within shift.

• Performs assigned duties to assist the anesthesia staff in safe, efficient delivery of patient care.

• Room preparation (Beginning of Day and Turnover). Disposes of dirty items remaining from previous case

• Clean surfaces and equipment according to defined infection control guidelines. This includes anesthesia machine and anesthesia cart surfaces, monitoring equipment and other patient care equipment (pumps, fluid warmers and Bair Huggers).

• Setup of necessary equipment (anesthesia machines, airway management devices, fluid warming and pressure infusers, ultrasounds and monitoring equipment and suction canister and tubing).

• Place anesthesia breathing circuit on the anesthesia machine and perform the leak test. Restock anesthesia carts following the approved inventory checklist

• Room preparation at the end of the day (Terminal Cleaning). Disposes of dirty items left over from previous case. Clean surfaces and equipment according to infection control guidelines including anesthesia machine, anesthesia cart surfaces, monitoring equipment and other patient care equipment (pumps, fluid warmers and Bair Huggers).

• Restock anesthesia carts following the approved checklist. Place unopened anesthesia circuit, unopened mask and unopened Yankauer suction tip on the anesthesia machine. New suction canisters and suction tubing.

• Ensure that there are 2 unopened laryngoscope handles, 2 clean laryngoscope batteries in the chargers. Unopened MAC 3 & 4 and Miller 2 & 3 blades.

• Works with Materials Management to maintain appropriate stock levels of all items. Coordinates with the Service Line Coordinator for ordering Non-Lawson items

Equipment

• Maintains cleanliness

• Inform anesthesia floor leader and biomedical engineering about malfunctioning equipment. Sequesters and labels accordingly malfunctioning equipment.

Airway carts

• Maintain cleanliness

• Ensures equipment is in good working order

• Maintains adequate stock levels following the inventory checklist

• Ensures that an intact snap lock is in place

Block carts

• Maintain cleanliness

• Ensure adequate supplies according to approved checklists

Intubation box

• Maintain cleanliness

• Ensure adequate supplies according to the approved checklist.

• Intact snap lock

Pediatric carts

• Maintain Cleanliness

• Ensure  adequate supplies according to the approved checklist

Labor and Delivery

• Setup of necessary equipment (anesthesia machines, airway management devices, fluid warming and pressure infusers, ultrasounds and suction) as needed.

• Restock Labor and delivery anesthesia carts and following the approved inventory checklist. Restock epidural carts following the approved inventory checklist

• Dispose of dirty items left over from a previous case

• Clean surfaces and equipment at the end of each case according to infection control guidelines. This includes anesthesia machine and anesthesia cart surfaces, monitoring devices and other patient care equipment as necessary

• Maintain the Anesthesia Workroom in a state of cleanliness. Works with Materials Management to maintain appropriate stock levels of all items. Coordinates with Department Administrator for ordering Non-Lawson items

Endoscopy

• Setup of necessary equipment (anesthesia machines, airway management devices, fluid warming and pressure infusers, ultrasounds and suction) as needed

• Restock Off-Site anesthesia carts following the approved inventory checklist

• Dispose of dirty items left over from a previous case

• Clean surfaces and equipment at the end of each case according to infection control guidelines. This includes anesthesia machine and anesthesia cart surfaces, monitoring devices and other patient care equipment as necessary

Off-Site

• Setup of necessary equipment (anesthesia machines, airway management devices, fluid warming and pressure infusers, ultrasounds and suction) as needed

• Transport equipment from the main Operating Rooms as needed on a case per case basis.

• Restock Off-Site anesthesia carts following the approved inventory checklist. Dispose of dirty items left over from a previous case

• Clean surfaces and equipment at the end of each case according to infection control guidelines. This includes anesthesia machine and anesthesia cart surfaces, monitoring devices and other patient care equipment as necessary

POC testing (Glucometers and ACT)

• Maintains cleanliness

• Perform QC according to schedule. Maintains up to date QC supplies

• Maintains up to date testing supplies

• Reports malfunction to POC lab personnel and anesthesia floor leader.

Miscellaneous

• Removes anesthesia trash from the operating room and dispose according to hospital protocols. Exchange the anesthesia sharp boxes as necessary

• Dispose of urine left at the end of the case according to hospital protocol. Cleans IV poles, EKG leads and Blood Pressure Cuffs

• Ensures proper storage of bronchoscopes and TEE probes in scope cabinet after they return from CPD.

• Pre-clean laryngoscope blades and handle shells and bring to CPD for reprocessing. Pre-clean TEE probes and bronchoscopes and bring to CPD in the appropriate container.

• Remove laryngoscope battery inserts and clean following hospital protocol. Place battery inserts in charger.

• Disposes of dirty syringes and needles in accordance with hospital procedures and protocols. Disposes and/or cleans non-critical equipment and supplies from previous case

• Maintain the gas cylinder storage racks according to Hospital and regulatory guidelines separating full and empty tanks.

• Communicates with Anesthesia Floor Leader and front desk when leaving the OR floor and at the end of shift. Communication with the Associate Director and Clinical Vice-Chairman of Anesthesiology informing them of broken equipment, lost equipment, back ordered supplies, etc.

• Provides Assistance to anesthesiologist during the preparation for anesthesia, the induction of anesthesia and throughout the surgical procedure as necessary.

Citizenship

• Assists, as necessary, in orienting new personnel 

• Attends in-service training programs and other relevant courses for professional development. Utilizes Hospital’s Values as the basis for decision making and to facilitate the Hospital’s mission.

• Follows established Hospital infection control and safety procedures including Universal Precautions (always) and specific isolation precautions as needed.

• Establishes good interpersonal relationships with other staff, patients and families.

• Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient’s rights. Is consistently punctual and shows a responsible and dependable pattern of attendance and adherence to work requirements.

The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job.  The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Work requires a high school diploma or a state high school equivalency (GED).

• BLS certified preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience in a similar setting would be a plus; however, on the job training will be provided.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Work requires the ability to stand and walk, for extended periods in the process of operating equipment, arranging instruments trays and equipment carts, conducting inventory of and dispensing supplies. 

• Ability to push/pull carts of instruments and/or equipment weighing up to 200 pounds

• Work requires the ability to work with patients possessing potentially infectious disease, contaminated medical/surgical instruments and equipment, and hazardous material (disinfectant chemicals, gases, steam) in the work environment, requiring observance of “Universal Precautions” by wearing protective clothing, gloves, goggles, and the observance of safe handling practices.

• Work requires effective verbal and written communication skills in order to work with various clinical personnel, resolve problems and to properly identify and label supplies for inventory purposes.

NOTE: requires on-call responsibility every 7th weekend

JOB BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Career Advancement/Professional Development: Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health.

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Talentacquisition@bmc.org or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans