KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced or stressful environment. Ability to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions. Must possess organizational abilities. Requires the ability to work well with all levels of patients and the public as well as other Health Care Professionals. Must be self directed and able to work independently. Must be able to communicate effectively with people of variable cultural and educational backgrounds. Basic knowledge and understanding of: General adult/pediatric anesthesia, regional anesthesia, malignant hyperthermia, latex allergy, difficult intubations and all emergent/ non-emergent airway devices, pressure monitoring equipment and all applicable devices, laryngoscope blades, IV fluids, & IV tubing. Basic understanding and knowledge of equipment: Anesthesia Delivery System, H.P. Monitors, respiratory gas monitors, blood/fluid warmers, bair huggers, IV infusion pumps, syringe infusion pumps, peripheral nerve stimulators, stimuplex stimulators, transport monitors, transesophageal echocardiogram probes, fiberoptic laryngoscopes, Doppler, O2 jet ventilators, steris, and autoclaves. Basic knowledge and understanding of all drugs frequently used by the anesthesiologists, and ability to locate any drug rapidly if necessary
Contacts: Constant interaction with anesthesiologists, O.R. Charge Nurse, O.R. Circulating Nurse, and members of the anesthesia care team. Ability to deal with physicians, hospital staff, employees, and visitors in a tactful and diplomatic manner.