Jairo Carloz
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Efficient Anesthesia Technician with background in assisting anesthesiologists, nurses, and surgeons. Experience includes maintenance of anesthesia equipment, preparation of patients for procedures and post-anesthesia care. Strengths lie in meticulous attention to detail, clear communication skills, and ability to handle high-stress situations. Previous work resulted in smoother surgical processes and enhanced patient safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Anesthesia Technician
Scripps Healthcare
La Jolla, CA
10.2014 - Current
- Assisted anesthesiologists in the preparation and administration of anesthesia during surgical procedures.
- Ensured all required equipment, supplies, and medications were available for each procedure.
- Monitored patient vital signs throughout the procedure and reported any changes to anesthesiologist or surgeon.
- Provided assistance with intubation and ventilation of patients before, during, and after surgery.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting up necessary equipment such as monitors, ventilators, IV pumps.
- Identified problems related to anesthesia delivery systems and took corrective action when needed.
- Performed routine maintenance on anesthesia machines according to manufacturer's guidelines.
- Administered preoperative medication as directed by anesthesiologist prior to surgery.
- Checked expiration dates on all medications prior to use in order to ensure safety of patients.
- Conducted regular safety checks on anesthesia machines and other medical equipment used in the OR suite.
- Assisted with transport of patients from OR recovery area back to assigned hospital room.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure patient comfort before, during, and after surgery.
- Adhered strictly to infection control standards while preparing operating rooms for use.
- Troubleshot technical issues related to anesthesia delivery systems when they arose.
- Maintained clean and sterile fields in operating rooms when assisting anesthesiologists.
- Cleaned and restocked carts in operating rooms for general surgery and labor and delivery.
- Coordinated and set up supplies and equipment for planned procedures.
- Changed breathing tubing and suction canisters between cases.
- Took appropriate action for malfunctioning equipment and utilized bio-technicians if unable to troubleshoot problem.
- Kept work areas and equipment clean and sanitized for optimal protection.
- Assembled procedure kits for blocks, central lines, arterial lines, blood product infusions and fiber optic scopes.
- Helped place intravenous infusion lines and invasive pressure monitoring devices.
- Set up pressure transducers by properly calibrating transducers and pressure nodules.
- Calibrated anesthesia delivery systems and monitors to conduct pretests.
- Supported patients with proper positioning for spinals and epidurals to enhance success and minimize risks.
- Performed CPR in crisis situations under direction of doctor in charge until anesthesiologist arrived.
Education
Certification of Completion of Anesthesia Technologist Program - Anesthesia
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA09-2008
Skills
- Airway Management
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Positioning
- Patient transportation
- Aseptic Techniques
- Patient Monitoring
- Ventilator management
- Intravenous access
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Anesthesia Technician
Scripps Healthcare
10.2014 - Current
Certification of Completion of Anesthesia Technologist Program - Anesthesia
Grossmont College