Proven Anesthesia Technician with a track record of enhancing patient safety and improving care quality at St. Joseph's Hospital. Skilled in anesthetic equipment maintenance and team collaboration, adept at handling emergency situations with precision. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in high-stakes environments, ensuring optimal outcomes through meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Anesthesia Technician
St. Joseph's Hospital
3001 W Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
12.2001 - Current
Interdepartmental collaboration with CVOR, Endoscopy, Same Day, Main OR, Pediatrics and Labor and Delivery.
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.
Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
Maintained a high standard of care by adhering to strict infection control guidelines when handling anesthesia equipment.
Enhanced patient safety by conducting routine inspections and troubleshooting issues with anesthesia machines and devices.
Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary teams to deliver well-coordinated, high-quality care during complex procedures.
Handled emergency situations by stepping in to perform CPR on patients until anesthesiologist arrived.