Anesthesia Support - Surgical Services

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The Anesthesia Support works exclusively within the surgical program and is responsible for providing specialized respiratory care, anesthesia support, technical expertise, and intraoperative care within the respiratory therapy scope of practice. The Anesthesia Support collaborates closely with anesthetists, surgeons, perioperative nurses, and other clinical team members to ensure the safe delivery of anesthesia-related services before, during, and after surgical procedures. This role focuses on clinical duties such as pre-operative anesthesia preparation, ventilation and airway support, intraoperative monitoring, emergency response and postoperative transition; and technical duties such as equipment maintenance and support, quality assurance and supply chain and procurement responsibilities. It excludes duties specific to Anesthesia Assistants (AAs) such as administering anesthetic agents, conscious sedation or performing anesthetic induction/maintenance tasks that are done independently under a medical directive. Accountabilities: Pre-operative Preparation Prepare, set up, and verify the function of all respiratory and anesthesia related OR equipment (anesthetic gas machines, suction, physiological monitors, point of care testing devices, ultrasound machines, cell-saver, etc.) Ensure stocking of block room supplies and anesthesia support carts (OR anesthetic carts, malignant hyperthermia carts, difficult airways carts) Ensure availability and readiness of related consumables (filters, circuits, airway adjuncts) Perform intravenous line insertion and arterial line insertions, as required Perform blood draws, as required Assist with regional and neuraxial anesthesia Ventilation & Airway Support Set-up anesthetic gas machines and related equipment in preparation for surgical procedures Provide manual ventilation if needed (e.g., during equipment changeovers, transfers, emergencies) Apply basic and advanced airway adjuncts as required Support specialized ventilation strategies per hospital policy Intraoperative Monitoring & Technical Support Under direct supervision of the Anesthetist, assist with intra-operative anesthetic care including ventilation, arterial line set-up, insertion and monitoring, airway management and hemodynamic monitoring When required, respond to equipment alarms, troubleshoot issues, and ensure safe operation Assist with patient positioning as it relates to the provision of anesthetic and surgical care Emergency Response Participate in OR emergency responses, including Code Blue, difficult airway events, hemodynamic and metabolic emergencies, and equipment failure scenarios Provide manual ventilation, oxygenation support, and respiratory monitoring during crises Assist the anesthesia team in managing sudden ventilation problems or respiratory deterioration Post-Operative Transition Provide clear verbal and written handoff information to receiving care teams Equipment & Technical Support Maintain, clean, and troubleshoot respiratory-related equipment used in surgery Conduct preventative checks and timely reporting of malfunctioning devices Include participation in anesthesia equipment/cart standardization with AA Service Leads Equipment Management & Quality Assurance Conduct daily checks, calibration, and preventive maintenance inspections of OR anesthesia equipment and point of care testing devices Identify malfunctioning devices and remove them from service according to hospital procedures Collaborate with Biomedical Engineering and vendors for equipment troubleshooting or upgrades Ensure compliance with CSA standards, safety guidelines, and hospital protocols for medical gases and anesthesia equipment Assist with trials and implementation of new equipment in coordination with the AA Service Leads, Biomed, vendors, and clinical teams Participate in medical recalls (collecting recalled equipment and assist with providing alternatives) Supply Chain & Procurement Work with AA Service Leads to conduct value analyses for new equipment and supplies Identify product alternatives due to backorders or discontinuations Work with AA Service Leads to plan and coordinate new equipment procurement Oversee ordering of non-JIT anesthesia consumables and maintain appropriate inventory levels Collaborate with AA Service Leads to assist with product sourcing and trials Documentation & Communication Document all respiratory assessments, patient care and equipment checks Communicate effectively with anesthetists, surgeons, OR nurses, and allied health colleagues Provide education or support to OR staff on respiratory equipment and procedures Ship/receive and stock supplies as needed Professional & Departmental Responsibilities Participate in quality improvement projects related to anesthesia and surgery Contribute to policy development and updates regarding respiratory therapy practice in perioperative settings Maintain continuing education and competency in advanced ventilation, emergency response, and O

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