Summary

Medical Instrument Technician (Anesthesia) are members of the Phoenix VA Surgical Service. Their role is to assist anesthesia care providers in the acquisition - preparation - and application of the essential supplies required for the administration of anesthesia. In this role - they provide support - prepare and maintain patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems before - during and after anesthesia.

Duties

• Duties may include - but are not limited to: Knowledge and understanding of arterial pressure lines - distinguish between normal and abnormal waves - and communicate with anesthesia providers of impending complications
• Technical knowledge about TEE and downloading requirements
• Assist anesthesia providers with patient assessments evaluations - transport - insertion of IVs - central lines - and airway management as instructed by a licensed anesthesia provider
• Knowledge of anesthesia medications and equipment related to more acutely ill patients
• Mentor and assist other MIT's - students - and nurses on technical procedures
• Assume a high degree of independence
• Follow the guidelines and has knowledge of JAHCO and VA national safety goals related to patient care and conducts quality controls to track appropriate use of equipment to regulatory standards
• Maintains records of preventative maintenance on anesthesia equipment and reports malfunctioning equipment problems to Biomed or appropriate resources
• Maintains availability of necessary operating equipment for the operating rooms and outside anesthetizing locations
• Cell Saver equipment training to providers - operates - maintains and services intraoperatively
• Skills and ability to perform BLS
• Purpose - use - and care of physiologic monitors relating to the administration of anesthesia in all types of procedures
• Biological hazards - infection control - and standard precautions maintained
• Storage and safe handling of bulk cylinder gases
• Structure - function - and care of the anesthesia machine maintained
• Has knowledge of fire - electrical - laser and explosion hazards in the OR/related areas
• Has knowledge of common anesthetic drugs/gases in all types of cases
• Maintains good communication skills with all members of the anesthesia department
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:00am to 7:30pm and alternating days off Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required