Sr. Bio Med Equipment Tech

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various locations.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts

11AM - 7PM

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION
To assist the anesthesiologists with their equipment and supplies

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES
L & D, Operating Room, PACU, IR, GI Suites and Minor OR.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Turn on anesthesia machines in the morning before cases begin in the main OR, L&D & GI areas
• Run self-test on all anesthesia machines to assure compliance
• Check that anesthesia machines and carts contain the minimum par levels of all supplies at all times
• On a weekly basis, pick up carts from pharmacy and replace medication trays in the Main OR, L&D and GI
• During turnover between cases, dispose of "dirty" items such as suction, circuit, laryngoscope blades and wipe down machine to ensure the anesthesia machine and anesthesia workspace is ready to be used for another case
• Ensure that the anesthesia carts, machines, cabinets and workroom(s) do not have any expired items and are stocked with minimum par levels at all times
• Maintain and organize the anesthesia workroom(s) in an orderly manner to ensure items are functional and ready available at all times
• Maintain a physical presence in designated perioperative areas with a readiness to assist anesthesiologists/CRNAs as needed at all times
• At the end of scheduled cases, promptly re-stock carts, cabinets and machines to maintain minimum supply par levels
• Stock anesthesia workroom(s) when supplies go below par levels
• Maintain inventory of all supplies in anesthesia workroom and give an accurate weekly report to supervisor of items needed to be ordered once par level is reached
• Demonstrate knowledge how to operate and troubleshoot problems with anesthesia equipment
• Promptly alert supervisor and biomedical engineering regarding broken, malfunctioning, or missing supplies/equipment
• Maintain lead aprons assigned to the department by radiology and ensure that all aprons are accounted for on a daily basis
• Create and maintain a binder of instructions for use (IFUs) for all of the equipment in the anesthesia department
• Check all monitoring equipment daily and assist anesthesiologists/CRNAs with the preparation of such equipment (including changing anesthesia machine circuit) according to established departmental procedures and protocols
• Be immediately available to assist anesthesiologists/CRNAs with difficult airways and other emergencies
• Set up for all cases including preparation of laryngoscope blade, intubation equipment, and functioning suction in a timely manner
• Ensure that all anesthetizing locations have the necessary monitors, medications, equipment, and supplies for the safe administration of a general anesthetic
• Work collaboratively as a team member with colleagues and department personnel
• Promptly respond to emergency situations in all anesthetizing locations and ensure all appropriate emergency equipment is readily available and functional
• Proactively monitor the operating room schedule to ensure availability to promptly turnover operating rooms between cases
• Promptly respond to all communications from your supervisor and anesthesiologists/CRNAs via walkie-talkie
• Get approval from your supervisor before leaving designated perioperative areas
• Effectively communicate with supervisor regarding the need for special equipment and/or supplies
• Maintain quality control documentation logs as required by supervisor
• Ensure and maintain records of equipment maintenance by biomedical engineering as recommended by manufacturers
• Clean and maintain all anesthesia equipment according to instructions for use and infection control requirements
• Adhere to all department and hospital safety and infection control policies
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills with regard to proper waste disposal and universal standard precautions
• Proactively check all anesthetizing locations between cases to ensure adequate supplies and drugs are available at all times
• Contact respiratory therapy department for collection of empty oxygen tanks on at least a weekly basis
• Sign in & sign out with the anesthesiologist on call at the start and at the conclusion of your work shift
• Perform related duties as requested by supervisor

Minimum Qualifications
1. Associate degree, which included course work in Bio-Medical Technician field, and three years' experience in the appropriate bio-medical technician field in an approved hospital or health facility; or,
2. Senior high school graduation or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma, and four years' experience in the appropriate bio-medical technical field in an approved hospital or health facility; or,
3. A satisfactory equipment combination of education and experience.
4. Employees performing blood analysis require certificates of qualification issued by the New York City Department of Health in the subspecialty of 29 (Ph blood gases) or specialty 28 (general clinical chemistry).

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs