Position Summary:
To provide support services to the Department of Anesthesia and function as a resource for OR personnel in resolving anesthesia issues.

Qualifications:
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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  Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
• Work may occasionally require travel to other facilities/hospitals.
• requireduired to drive your own vehicle for business purposes.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser. Critical thinking skills using independent judgement in making decisions. Ability to project a professional, friendly, and helpful demeanor.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains and manages an inventory of anesthesia supplies that is adequate, appropriate and readily assessable. Procures all anesthesia supplies for ORs, supply room, Maternal Child Labor and Delivery, ECT area, open heart, Medical Imaging and any other areas as needed.Maintains a clean and organized supply areaProcurement practices support cost containment effortsParticipates in department Performance ImprovementEstablishes and maintains appropriate professional and ethical relationships with Vendor RepresentativesCollaborates with anesthesiologist/anesthetist regarding supply needs and preferences
• Ensures equipment availability for all procedures requiring anesthesia and has a system in place for ongoing monitoring, repair and maintenance.Checks all anesthesia equipment to ensure they are operational.Trouble shoots for anesthesia related problems.Stocks OR rooms and transports patients.Turnover anesthesia in all rooms.Collaborates with Biomed in maintaining anesthesia equipment.Develops technical skills and keeps current and knowledgeable of anesthesia equipment.Collaborates with Materials Resource staff, Manager and Director regarding any anesthesia purchases.Assesses anesthesia needs outside department and works with Maternal Child Labor/Delivery, ECT and Medical Imaging.
• Assists Materials Resource Staff in procuring and managing surgical supplies and capturing revenue for services rendered.Enters anesthesia charges and other as specified.Assists in managing inventory in Surgical Inventory Supply (SIC).Provides data and reports as requested eg. daily and monthly area counts.Fills out charge sheets appropriately.
• Functions as a liaison between the Surgical Services Department and the Department of Anesthesia. Serves as a resource for OR staff in resolving anesthesia related problems.Communicates needs and concerns of Anesthesia Department to Manager.Evaluates service provided and strives for customer satisfaction.Remains accessible and visible in clinical areas.Copes with stressful situations in an appropriate manner.Uses discretion in dealing with peers and physicians.Demonstrates judgment and objective decision making.Maintains open channels of communication with supervisor, physicians, CRNA's and related personsDemonstrates flexibility in meeting department needs.Makes productive use of time.Demonstrates teamwork.Maintains professional manner in interactive relationships.Accepts additional assignments willingly.Uses down time appropriately.