Anesthesia Technician B PD

University Hospital, Newark NJ • Newark, NJ

7d

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
• Ability 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

• Cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization of anesthesia supplies and equipment
• Understanding and utilizing sterile technique and universal precautions
• Performing and documenting equipment maintenance
• Ordering and maintaining par levels of anesthesia equipment and intravenous solutions
• Handling pharmaceuticals related to the administration of anesthesia (rotating supplies, requisitioning supplies, removing expired medications, stocking carts, etc.)
• Assisting members of the anesthesia team by distributing anesthesia equipment and supplies

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED