Department:
37713 Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital - Anesthesiology
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hou rs Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Candidates must be available to work different shifts as needed for vacation coverage.
Primary shift: 6 AM to 2PM
Pay Range:
$21.85 - $32.80
Hours: Full Time - Primary Shift is 6:00 am to 2:00 pm BUT must be able to work other shifts to cover for PTO coverage.
Education/Experience Required:
High school graduate
3 - 4 years hospital experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Basic computer skills
CPR certified
Major Responsibilities:
Coordination of Anesthesia Department is provided.
1)Assists the Department of Chairman with organizing daily assignments of the Anesthesiologists.
2)Assists the Department Chairman with the preparation of the on call schedule for the Anesthesiologists.
3)Plans and maintains appropriate par levels of stock for drugs/supplies from Pharmacy, Distribution or outside vendor.
4)Phone calls through the Anesthesia Department are screened. Prioritizes and directs all phone communications to Anesthesiologists when necessary, but also directs calls not needing M.D. attention such as: - Patient billing inquiries - Physician requests - Internal customer requests or inquiries
5)Anesthesiologist’s pre-operative evaluation of scheduled surgical patients is coordinated and assigned.
6)Assists in scheduling Anesthesiologists for ECTs, Cardioversions, Pain Management, Endoscopy, Radiology, Cath Lab and MRI's.
7)Coordinates quarterly preventative maintenance checks with service personnel.
8)Meets with vendors to schedule and coordinate evaluation process for new products reviewed by Anesthesiologists.
9)Administrative duties as assigned.
Anesthesiologist and RN are assisted with their immediate needs during beginning phase of anesthetic delivery to patient.
1)Responds to anesthesia needs during induction period for routine and emergency supply requests.
2)Assists nursing staff with prep/positioning/establishing comfort level of patient.
3)Assists nursing staff by aseptically opening sterile supplies.
4)Maintains patient confidentiality in all unit related activities and records.
5)Sets up all peripheral infusion lines along with monitoring/blood transfusion lines.
6)Assists Anesthesiologist in delivery of patient care. For example: - Arterial line starts - Central line starts - IV starts - Epidural and spinal anesthetics - Intubation and delivery of blood products
Maintains supplies and equipment for the care of the anesthesia patient.
1)Prepares anesthesia machines/ventilators for readiness by providing breathing circuits and accessories.
2)Determines supplies specifically required for procedure related to age of patient, acuity of case and Anesthesiologist preference.
3)Maintains Anesthesiologists supply carts with par levels of drugs/supplies.
4)Maintains anesthesia workroom with drugs and supplies.
5)Responsible for moving anesthesia equipment and supplies to other departments when needed, such as Radiology, Endoscopy Lab, and OB.
Environmental Care Procedures
1)Cleans anesthesia machines, carts, and equipment.
2)Cleans/disinfects/prepares for sterilization of all reusable supplies.
3)Maintain preventative maintenance records on anesthesia related equipment.
4)Trouble shoots all anesthesia equipment problems. For example: - Anesthesia machines - NIBP monitor - ECG monitor - CO2 monitor - Pulse oximeter Schedules service representatives for immediate repair when necessary.
5)Takes sole responsibility and accountability for anesthesia inventory and also participates in yearly Operating Room inventory.
6)Assists Pharmacy in checking of outdates on medications and supplies.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Ability to recognize the needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e., understand child development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging; prior experience with…