Description
The OR Anesthesia Technician performs various patient care activities and related services. May handle medication that is delivered by the Pharmacy either directly or via the pneumatic tube system and to transport the medication to an appropriate storage area or to another employee who is qualified to administer medication.
Requisition Type
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Responsibilities
Provides and documents patient care under the direction of the registered nurse and as outlined in the plan of careParticipates in quality initiatives resulting from evidence-based literature and/or unit-based metricsCreates and maintains an environment that protects patients from harmConsistently practices Centra safety behaviorsAdheres to National Patient Safety GoalsApplies unit service excellence best practices in approaching patients, visitors, physicians, and colleaguesCommunicates and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and/or other departments in a consistent and timely mannerHandles conflict resolution opportunities in an appropriate, timely, and consistent mannerContributes to a safe and efficient admission, transfer, and/or discharge processUses resources (e.g., time, people, supplies, etc.) cost effectivelyEngages in own professional development as evidenced by self appraisal, and earning academic credits and/or attendance at educational programsIdentifies personal contributions to unit-based cascading goalsOther duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Education: High School Diploma / GEDPreferred Experience: Pharmacy TechnicianPreferred Certifications and Licensures: BCLS