Anesthesia Technician - Operating Room

MultiCare Health System•Tacoma, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician/Technologist is responsible for procurement, maintenance, availability of supplies and equipment pertaining to anesthesia care; assisting professional nursing staff and anesthesiologists during the intubation and extubation phases of anesthesia; assisting in preparation and placement of special invasive and non-invasive lines/procedures; and providing room turnover for anesthesia and in any other areas of the procedure or operating room, as time and skill allow.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited anesthesia technician/technologist program preferred
Current certification as an Anesthesia Technician through the American Society of Anesthesia Technicians and Technologists (ASATT) or, CNA, MA or EMT certification preferred
One year of experience in an Anesthesia Tech position in lieu of certification may be considered
BLS Certification required

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited anesthesia technician/technologist program
Certification as an Anesthesia Technician through the American Society of Anesthesia Technicians and Technologists (ASATT)
CNA, MA or EMT certification

Responsibilities

Procurement, maintenance, and availability of supplies and equipment pertaining to anesthesia care.
Assisting professional nursing staff and anesthesiologists during the intubation and extubation phases of anesthesia.
Assisting in preparation and placement of special invasive and non-invasive lines/procedures.
Providing room turnover for anesthesia and in any other areas of the procedure or operating room, as time and skill allow.