anesthsian technican
jordan university hosbital
Total years of experience :11 years, 2 Months
Job Description
An anesthesia technician is a person from the surgical team who is responsible for operating and managing anesthesia equipment, supplies, and machines. Generally, this professional is supposed to work under the guidance of anesthesiologists and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) in the operation theater. He also has to perform additional duties as per the suggestions of surgeons and RNs.
Typically, their duties extend beyond what needs to be done before surgery. They have to perform tasks even during and after the surgery. They need to ensure that the anesthesia equipment is working fine. Cleaning and disinfecting the setup is also a main duty. They have to make sure if supplies are adequate and order them if required. They are also responsible for reporting the occurrence of malfunctioning in any equipment to the appropriate person. If possible they can even carry out basic troubleshooting steps for solving the problem.
They have to conduct a periodical inspection to check if all the devices are working fine. They have to monitor the patient's physical status before administering anesthesia. After anesthesia administration, they are required to keep a track of the patient's vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and other aspects. In case there are any abnormalities recorded, they have to immediately inform doctors about the same.
They also have to check if the anesthesia depth is suitable for operation. Besides, they need to make sure that the airway is clear for proper air flow from in and out of the patient's body. This is normally done by using airway equipment. Once the surgery is done, they have to transfer the patient to the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) for further care.