Anesthesia Technician

Medical University of South Carolina • Ashley, WV

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About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician reports to the Anesthesia Technician Supervisor and works under limited supervision. The role assists licensed anesthesia providers in preparing and maintaining patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems. The technician acquires, prepares, assembles, and applies equipment and supplies required for administering anesthesia. The position performs technical and supportive patient care tasks to assist attending anesthesiologists, residents, and CRNAs with anesthetic procedures for patients ranging from infancy to 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.
• Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) and any other required annual competencies. BLS is required within two weeks of hire and must thereafter remain current, through an American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification or an AHA-recognized equivalent.
• Compliance 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 the administration of anesthesia.
• Perform technical and supportive patient care tasks to assist attending anesthesiologists, residents, and CRNAs in anesthetic procedures.

What This Job Offers

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