Anesthesia technician with extensive experience in equipment setup, patient monitoring, and troubleshooting anesthesia systems. Demonstrated success in collaborating with surgical teams to enhance safety and efficiency during procedures.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Anesthesia Technician
Montefiore Medical Center Moses Division
Bronxville, New York
05.2015 - Current
Prepared anesthesia equipment for surgical procedures in busy medical center.
Assisted anesthesiologists in the preparation and administration of anesthesia during surgical procedures.
Assisted anesthesiologists during patient assessments and monitoring.
Monitored patient vital signs throughout the procedure and reported any changes to anesthesiologist or surgeon.
Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure patient comfort before, during, and after surgery.
Maintained clean and sterile fields in operating rooms while assisting anesthesiologists.
Prepared operating rooms by setting up necessary equipment such as monitors, ventilators, IV pumps.
Coordinated and set up supplies and equipment for planned procedures.
Assembled procedure kits for blocks, central lines, arterial lines, blood product infusions and fiber optic scopes.
Maintained inventory of anesthesia supplies and ensured proper storage.
Operated anesthesia delivery systems under supervision during surgeries.
Replaced breathing tubing between surgical cases to ensure optimal patient ventilation. and suction canisters between cases.
Identified problems related to anesthesia delivery systems and took corrective action when needed.
Troubleshot technical issues related to anesthesia delivery systems when they arose.
Kept work areas and equipment clean and sanitized for optimal protection.
Trained new staff on equipment usage and safety protocols effectively.
Collaborated with surgical team to streamline workflow in operating rooms.
Helped place intravenous infusion lines and invasive pressure monitoring devices.
Checked expiration dates on all medications prior to use in order to ensure safety of patients.
Assisted with transport of patients from OR recovery area back to assigned hospital room.
Operating Room Attendant
Montefiore Medical Center Moses Division
Bronx , NY
03.2004 - 05.2015
Assisted surgical teams with equipment setup and turnover.
Maintained cleanliness and organization in operating room to promote safety and efficiency.
Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
Facilitated patient transport to and from surgical areas, ensuring timely and safe transitions.
Collaborated with nursing staff to enhance workflow during procedures.
Adhered to safety protocols and infection control measures consistently.
Trained new staff on operational procedures and best practices.