Job Search Status
Open to workDesired start date: 2 weeks notice
Desired Job Title
Anesthesia TechnicianWork Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteLocation: Rockford, US
Open to relocation: Yes
Open To Work
Cara Ohman
Rockford
Work Preference
Summary
Motivated Anesthesia Technician skilled in multitasking and decision-making. Successfully implemented infection control protocols and trained new staff, fostering a knowledgeable team environment that prioritizes patient safety and procedural efficiency.
Experienced with anesthesia support, including equipment preparation and patient monitoring. Utilizes knowledge of sterile techniques to enhance surgical team effectiveness. Track record of ensuring patient safety and procedural efficiency in fast-paced medical settings.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Anesthesia Technician
OSF St. Anthony Medical Center
Rockford, IL
06.2015 - Current
- Monitored and maintained anesthesia equipment functionality to ensure patient safety during surgical procedures.
- Assisted anesthesiologists with the preparation and administration of anesthesia, enhancing procedural efficiency.
- Conducted routine inspections and preventative maintenance on anesthesia machines, improving reliability and performance.
- Implemented infection control protocols in the anesthesia department, ensuring compliance with health standards.
- Trained new staff on equipment usage and safety practices, fostering a knowledgeable team environment.
- Maintained accurate inventory of anesthesia supplies, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing shortages.
- Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
- Demonstrated professionalism and attentiveness while responding to urgent situations involving anesthesiology requirements or emergencies swiftly.
- Handled emergency situations by stepping in to perform CPR on patients until anesthesiologist arrived.
- Pretested and calibrated anesthesia delivery systems and monitors.
- Scheduled repairs for malfunctioning equipment and kept accurate records of all medical components and machines for optimal efficiency.
- Verified availability of operating room supplies, medications and gases.
Education
GED -
Rock Valley College
Rockford, ILSkills
- Anesthetic equipment maintenance
- Patient positioning
- Patient transportation
- Breathing circuit assembly
- Pulse oximetry monitoring
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Team building
- Self motivation
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
Certification
CPR Certified
Timeline
Anesthesia Technician
OSF St. Anthony Medical Center
06.2015 - Current
GED -
Rock Valley College