Anesthesia Tech (FLEXI)

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare•Chesapeake, VA

About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician maintains supplies and equipment in hospital areas where anesthesia is administered, including Surgical Services and Labor and Delivery. The role supports anesthesia personnel and physicians by keeping equipment clean, functional, organized, and stocked; preparing requested lines and setups; and anticipating staff needs before, during, and after procedures. The technician follows aseptic, infection-control, and safety procedures, maintains accurate logs and patient charges, conserves department resources, and follows established reporting procedures. The position also includes educating new staff, attending required orientations and meetings, and demonstrating flexibility in scheduling to support patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to learn the names of drugs and equipment used in anesthetic practice.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as an Anesthesia Assistant and/or Technician is helpful.

Responsibilities

Handle stock, equipment, and supplies competently and using aseptic technique; return supplies to their proper locations, verify equipment is working, and report malfunctions.
Maintain stocked supply levels and reorder supplies as needed, including placing daily orders.
Keep operating-room areas orderly and restock supplies when necessary.
Maintain a refrigerator-temperature log.
Keep anesthesia carts and cabinets labeled, neat, and orderly across surgical suites, the workroom, the Surgical Admitting Unit, and Labor and Delivery.
Check drugs monthly for expiration dates in anesthesia machines, workrooms, refrigerators, Labor and Delivery, and related carts; rotate stock to ensure medications are used before expiration.
Follow infection-control and safety standards, including isolation, handwashing, aseptic technique, and proper cleaning of equipment before storage, between patient uses, and during weekly equipment cleanings.
Use proper chemical disinfection techniques to clean and disinfect laryngoscopes and accessories.
Act as a resource and role model for aseptic technique and infection control, proactively identifying and addressing areas requiring cleaning.
Restock pharmacy supplies and drugs and maintain stock par levels.
Change patients’ medications in the Pyxis machine daily.
Prepare arterial lines and central venous pressure lines using proper techniques and aseptic standards.
Assist anesthesia personnel and physicians by restocking supplies, replacing breathing circuits and anesthesia equipment, restocking rooms between cases with medications, IV fluids, and airway equipment, and cleaning operating rooms between cases as requested.
Clean and maintain the blood/fluid warmer, Bair Hugger Thermal Unit, ACT Machine, I-Stat Machine, Epidural Cart, Airway Cart, and Malignant Hyperthermia Cart.
Anticipate the needs of anesthesia staff before, during, and after operative procedures.
Keep emergency supplies and equipment readily available.
Prepare requested IV solutions and pressure-monitoring setups, following proper procedures and ensuring equipment is accurately sterilized.
Stay current on policies and procedures, educate new staff, and hold coworkers accountable for following established procedures.
Understand resource costs, conserve resources where possible, and report wastage to the Unit Director.
Complete patient charges accurately and appropriately.
Follow the chain of command when reporting problems and concerns, including reporting to the Charge Person, Unit Director, or Nursing Supervisor.
Check assignments within five minutes after beginning the shift and promptly prepare for patients, cases, or assigned duties.
Demonstrate flexibility in work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care.
Attend required hospital-wide orientations, staff meetings, other meetings, and in-services.