Megan Moro
Summary
Knowledgeable Anesthesia Technician bringing demonstrated skills in organizing supplies, setting up equipment and assisting anesthesiologists. Hardworking, reliable and detail-oriented in completing high-quality work in full compliance with facility and regulatory standards. Proficient in aseptic techniques and patient monitoring.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Anesthesia Technician
Lehigh Valley Dickson City
Dickson, PA
04.2022 - Current
- Prepared and sterilized anesthesia equipment for surgical procedures.
- Maintained inventory of anesthesia supplies and equipment.
- Ensured compliance with safety and sanitation protocols in the operating room.
- Provided support in emergency situations during surgery as needed.
- Assembled procedure kits for blocks, central lines, arterial lines, blood product infusions and fiber optic scopes.
- Maintained clean and sterile fields in operating rooms when assisting anesthesiologists.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting up necessary equipment such as monitors, ventilators, IV pumps.
- Changed breathing tubing and suction canisters between cases.
- Cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized instruments and equipment used in the OR following established protocols.
- Assisted anesthesiologists in the preparation and administration of anesthesia during surgical procedures.
- Participated in staff meetings discussing new techniques or updates regarding patient care policies.
- Cleaned and restocked carts in operating rooms for general surgery and labor and delivery.
- Coordinated and set up supplies and equipment for planned procedures.
- Identified problems related to anesthesia delivery systems and took corrective action when needed.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure patient comfort before, during, and after surgery.
- Took appropriate action for malfunctioning equipment and utilized bio-technicians if unable to troubleshoot problem.
- Calibrated anesthesia delivery systems and monitors to conduct pretests.
- Supported patients with proper positioning for spinals and epidurals to enhance success and minimize risks.
Anesthesia Technician
Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
Wilkes-Barre, Pa
06.2015 - 03.2022
- Prepared and sterilized anesthesia equipment for surgical procedures.
- Stocked Operating Suites and off site areas where anesthesia was provided for optimal patient care.
- Obtained blood products
- Assisted anesthesiologists with patient positioning and preparation.
- Reported equipment malfunction to Biomed Engineer for maintenance.
- Reported to codes in GI Lab, EP Lab, and OB
- Worked with supply chain on orders and if any supplies would be backordered or discontinued and prepared to replace any products we couldn’t obtain.
- Assisted OB department and Emergency Room with any questions regarding anesthesia supplies.
- Turned over Operating Rooms in between cases and made sure CRNA had proper supplies for next case.
- Ran blood gas samples and gave results to CRNA during emergency cases.
- Set up Heart Rooms and Trauma rooms.
Nursing Assistant
Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
07.2008 - 06.2015
- Assisted nurses with patient care and daily living activities.
- Obtained vital signs and blood glucose levels and reported changes to proper Nursing Staff
- Assisted patients with daily activities( bathings, feeding, ambulating).
- Obtained blood products from blood bank
- Transported patients after hours to procedures or transfers to other units
- Did 1:1 patient monitoring for patients who required constant monitoring
- Cleaned and helped set up Operating Rooms for surgical procedures.
- Obtained proper equipment for surgeries and made sure beds and equipment were set up safely and properly for surgery.
- Transported specimens to Laboratory.
Education
Sacred Heart High School
Carbondale, PASkills
- Anesthesia equipment calibration
- Emergency response
- Inventory management
- Operating room turnover
- Collaborative teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Anesthetic equipment maintenance
- Breathing circuit assembly
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Interpersonal skills
Timeline
Anesthesia Technician
Lehigh Valley Dickson City
04.2022 - Current
Anesthesia Technician
Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
06.2015 - 03.2022
Nursing Assistant
Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
07.2008 - 06.2015
Sacred Heart High School