Anesthesia Technician I

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician reports to the Anesthesia Technician Supervisor and works under limited supervision. The technician assists licensed anesthesia providers with preparing and maintaining patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems. The role includes acquiring, preparing, assembling, and applying equipment and supplies needed to administer anesthesia. The technician performs technical and supportive patient care tasks for attending anesthesiologists, residents, and CRNAs during anesthetic procedures for patients from infancy through geriatrics.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of direct patient care experience in a healthcare facility, or supply experience in a healthcare setting, or work experience with medical equipment or supplies, or college coursework in biology, physiology, anatomy, or a related scientific field, or an associate degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within two weeks of hire; thereafter, maintain current BLS certification from the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers or an AHA-recognized equivalent.
• Maintain BLS and any other annual competencies.
• Comply with MUHA policies.

Nice To Haves

• Anesthesia technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed anesthesia providers in preparing and maintaining patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems.
• Acquire, prepare, assemble, and apply equipment and supplies required for anesthesia administration.
• Perform technical and supportive patient care tasks to assist attending anesthesiologists, residents, and CRNAs during anesthetic procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED