Elizabeth Smith
Carlisle
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Anesthesia Technician
West Shore Surgery Center
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted in preparing and maintaining anesthesia equipment for surgical procedures.
- Supported anesthesia providers by ensuring all necessary supplies were readily available.
- Learned to operate monitoring systems for patient safety during anesthesia administration.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure timely setup of anesthesia stations.
- Maintained accurate records of equipment usage and sterilization processes.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities within fast-paced surgical environments.
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting routine inspections and troubleshooting issues with anesthesia machines and devices.
- Pretested and calibrated anesthesia delivery systems and monitors.
- Scheduled repairs for malfunctioning equipment and kept accurate records of all medical components and machines for optimal efficiency.
- Verified availability of operating room supplies, medications and gases.
Anesthesia Technician
West Shore UPMC Hospital
12.2019 - 04.2023
- Followed strict infection control protocols while handling anesthesia tools and materials.
- Engaged in ongoing training on new technologies and practices in anesthesia care.
- Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
- Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
- Assisted anesthesia personnel with insertion and setup of temporary pacemakers, catheters, invasive monitoring lines and central lines for hemodynamic monitoring.
- Provided exceptional patient care, ensuring proper positioning during surgery to minimize discomfort or injury risk.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by providing ongoing support to anesthesia providers throughout each procedure.
- Streamlined workflow for smoother procedures by maintaining anesthesia equipment, supplies, and documentation.
- Operated invasive hemodynamic monitoring equipment, intubation bronchoscopes and ultrasonic scanning devices under direction of licensed anesthesia provider.
- Assisted in preparing and maintaining anesthesia equipment for surgical procedures.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities within fast-paced surgical environments.
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Pretested and calibrated anesthesia delivery systems and monitors.
- Verified availability of operating room supplies, medications and gases.
Anesthesia Technician
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
12.2015 - 03.2021
- Followed infection control procedures to maintain cleanliness of anesthesia monitors and apparatuses.
- Performed blood gas analysis, using blood gas analyzing and centrifuge equipment to monitor and determine carbon dioxide, sodium, pH and oxygen saturation in patients.
- Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary teams to deliver well-coordinated, high-quality care during complex procedures.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities, consistently expanding knowledge on best practices within the field of anesthesiology support services.
- Handled emergency situations by stepping in to perform CPR on patients until anesthesiologist arrived.
- Supported anesthesia providers by ensuring all necessary supplies were readily available.
- Learned to operate monitoring systems for patient safety during anesthesia administration.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting routine inspections and troubleshooting issues with anesthesia machines and devices.
- Scheduled repairs for malfunctioning equipment and kept accurate records of all medical components and machines for optimal efficiency.
- Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
- Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
- Assisted anesthesia personnel with insertion and setup of temporary pacemakers, catheters, invasive monitoring lines and central lines for hemodynamic monitoring.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by providing ongoing support to anesthesia providers throughout each procedure.
- Operated invasive hemodynamic monitoring equipment, intubation bronchoscopes and ultrasonic scanning devices under direction of licensed anesthesia provider.
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Verified availability of operating room supplies, medications and gases.
- Pretested and calibrated anesthesia delivery systems and monitors.
Rural Carrier Associate
USPS
06.2012 - 12.2015
- Delivered mail and packages efficiently to assigned routes, ensuring timely service delivery.
- Managed inventory of postal supplies, maintaining optimal stock levels for operational needs.
- Operated and maintained delivery vehicles in compliance with safety regulations and USPS standards.
- Assisted in training new staff on route navigation and customer service protocols.
CNA
The Lebanon Valley Home
01.2000 - 11.2014
- Delivered compassionate patient care, ensuring comfort and dignity during daily activities.
- Assisted with mobility and transfers, enhancing patient independence and safety.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Documented patient progress accurately, maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations.
Education
High School Diploma - Honors/college Prep
Cedar Crest High School
Lebanon, PA06.1988
Skills
- Intubation assistance
- Anesthetic equipment maintenance
- Patient positioning
- Induction assistance
- Extubation assistance
- Patient transportation
- Anesthetic machine operation
- Ultrasound-guided procedures
- Breathing circuit assembly
- Non-invasive blood pressure monitoring
- Patient monitoring
- Arterial line placement
- Pulse oximetry monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Bronchoscopy assistance
- Supplies management
- Central line placement
- Peripheral nerve block
- Aseptic techniques
- Invasive blood pressure monitoring
- Epidural anesthesia
- Spinal anesthesia
- Ventilator management
- Emergency response
Timeline
Anesthesia Technician
West Shore Surgery Center
04.2023 - Current
Anesthesia Technician
West Shore UPMC Hospital
12.2019 - 04.2023
Anesthesia Technician
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
12.2015 - 03.2021
Rural Carrier Associate
USPS
06.2012 - 12.2015
CNA
The Lebanon Valley Home
01.2000 - 11.2014
High School Diploma - Honors/college Prep
Cedar Crest High School
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