DEFINITION:
Under the general supervision and direction of the Anesthesiologist, Anesthesist, and OR manager provides nonlicensed technical and supportive services by preparing anesthetizing locations for indicated procedures to include calibrating monitoring devices; trouble shooting anesthesia equipment malfunctions; assisting providers with arterial line, blood warmers, rapid infusion, and central line set-ups; clean anesthesia machines, monitors and equipment following procedures established by infection control; stock anesthesia supplies and inform surgery materials management of supplies that need to be ordered; and act as a resource for the surgical healthcare team by providing technical guidance and instruction as appropriate. Assists the surgical healthcare team by maintaining the physical environment for the following age groups; infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
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