HEMODYNAMIC TECH I - ANESTHESIOLOGY

The Hemodynamic Technologist is responsible for providing assistance to physicians, anesthesiologists, and staff in performing physiological monitoring, autotransfusion services, point of care, and laboratory testing. Assists during intubation and line placement. Responsible for the care, cleaning, and handling of anesthesia equipment. Coordination of care for patients requiring cardiopulmonary monitoring and provides anesthesia support services. Maintains supplies for processes. Takes inventory, orders, and stocks anesthesia carts. Supports the mission of the Perioperative Services Division by being an image of professionalism through communication, appearance, and conduct. Maintains a working knowledge of departmental and hospital standards, policies, and procedures. The Lead role provides guidance, training, and is the “go-to person”. Performs other duties assigned.

Essential Functions

• In collaboration with the anesthesia provider(s) is involved with the anesthesia plan of care.
• Considering age-related needs, performs patient care activities, within the scope of practice. As a member of the anesthesia care team assists with direct patient care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient.
• Working with minimal supervision, daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to the setup, application, and assistance of invasive and non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring, induction of anesthesia for general / regional & local anesthesia, fiberoptic intubation, provide cricoid pressure, insertion of routine & difficult venipuncture, positioning of the patient for surgery, anesthesia blocks, and emergency C-sections in labor & deliver.
• Responds to emergent codes and situations throughout the hospital
• Assembles anesthesia airway set up. Prepares machine for malignant hyperthermia & latex allergy when needed.
• Utilizing sterile technique, sets up and assists with placement of invasive monitoring equipment in routine and emergency situations, including but not limited to : arterial line, central venous pressure line, PA catheter, cardiac output, and other monitoring adjuncts.
• Assists with obtaining lab specimens and ABG's. Is competent in the use of & quality assurance for Point of Care testing equipment.
• Coordinates patient monitoring equipment availability with PACU and Critical Care units.
• Works with perioperative team to facilitate a prompt room turnover.
• Assembles anesthesia equipment and supplies needed for general / regional / local anesthesia.
• Assists anesthesia provider with patient preparation, electrode placement, use of ultrasound / nerve stimulator devices, and performs the mechanical task of pressing syringe plunger, as directed by the anesthesia provider, to instill medication during regional blocks.
• Removes and appropriately disposes of supplies and equipment following procedures done by the anesthesia provider.
• Operates cell salvaging, intra-aortic balloon pumping, and TEE devices as required.
• Performs cleaning, sterilization, and decontamination of all non-disposable anesthesia-related items.
• Considers budget while maintaining sufficient stock, and reviews for outdates, supplies, and nonscheduled drugs in the anesthesia workroom, machines, carts, and auxiliary anesthetizing locations.
• Has a detailed, thorough, understanding of medications commonly used in anesthesia including; purpose, proper storage, generic and proprietary names, and labeling requirements.
• Coordinates with Pharmacy for out-of-stock drugs.
• Utilizes working knowledge and operation of all equipment and monitors.
• Performs routine checkout and upkeep of anesthesia equipment, inspects for damages, and sends for repair or troubleshoots as needed
• Coordinates with Biomedical Engineering for maintenance and repair of anesthesia equipment and ensures adequate backup equipment is available.
• Maintains & outdated supplies in emergency carts and boxes, such as code blue, malignant hyperthermia, fluid resuscitation / code purple, and fiberoptic / difficult airway.
• Assures a clean, orderly and functional work environment.
• Clinical Care : Ensure that quality patient care is delivered to all patients on a 24-hour basis, and the unit is maintained in accordance with professional and regulatory standards and the philosophy and goals of Hoag.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Training, and Experience

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Skills or Other Qualifications

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License and Certifications

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Position Reports to : CVOR Manager, OR Manager, Lead / Supervisor

Job Segment : Geriatric, Physiology, Patient Care, Anesthesia, Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare, Engineering

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