Anesthesia Technician B PD

University Hospital, Newark NJ • Newark, NJ

77d

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Anesthesia Technician B position is to support the anesthesia team by assisting the Anesthesiologists and Nurse Anesthetists who are performing anesthetic procedures for patients. Responsible for cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization of anesthesia supplies and equipment; understands and utilizes sterile technique and universal precautions. Performs and documents equipment maintenance, orders and maintains par levels of anesthesia equipment and intravenous solutions. Under supervision, handles pharmaceuticals related to the administration of anesthesia, including but not limited to, rotating supplies, requisitioning supplies to maintain par levels, removing expired medications, stocking carts, etc. Assists members of the anesthesia team as directed, by safely and appropriately distributing anesthesia equipment and supplies.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One (1) year of experience working in a healthcare environment required.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with anesthesia equipment care and/or sterilization technique preferred.
• ASATT certification for Anesthesia Technician or related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the anesthesia team by assisting Anesthesiologists and Nurse Anesthetists during anesthetic procedures.
• Clean, decontaminate, and sterilize anesthesia supplies and equipment.
• Utilize sterile technique and universal precautions.
• Perform and document equipment maintenance.
• Order and maintain par levels of anesthesia equipment and intravenous solutions.
• Handle pharmaceuticals related to anesthesia administration under supervision.
• Rotate supplies and requisition supplies to maintain par levels.
• Remove expired medications and stock carts.
• Assist members of the anesthesia team by distributing anesthesia equipment and supplies.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees