Anesthesia Technician

St. Charles Health System•Bend, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician is an integral member of the anesthesia patient care team, assisting licensed anesthesia providers in acquiring, preparing, and applying the equipment and supplies needed to administer anesthesia. The role supports safe, efficient, and cost-effective anesthesia care for routine and complex surgical cases. The Technician prepares and maintains patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems before, during, and after anesthesia, and prepares the Operating Room with equipment and supplies for the daily workload, with little guidance. The position may assist anesthesia providers and other caregivers with patient care and does not directly manage other caregivers. The Technician staffs various St. Charles Health System units, including Operating Room, MDU, CV, FBC, and other areas requiring anesthesia support. Duties are performed under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia provider and/or Registered Nurse. The position is full-time, with three 12-hour shifts on Monday, Friday, and rotating Saturday/Sunday; scheduled hours are 36 per week, with a first-shift schedule of 0630–1900.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
One year of Operating Room experience, experience as an EMT, or experience as a medical assistant in a procedural area such as a surgery center.
Ability to wear the Personal Protective Equipment required to perform the job safely.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an approved ASATT program or an accredited educational program with at least an associate degree, or completion of an ASATT-approved advancement/recertification program.
Anesthesia Technician or Technologist certification from the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians.
Paramedic certification through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians or current paramedic certification through the Oregon Health Authority.
Certified Surgical Cleaning Technician (CSCT) certification through the Association for the Health Care Environment.
Two years of experience as an anesthesia technician.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine anesthesia machine checks as outlined by the Food and Drug Administration.
Prepare anesthesia equipment for general, monitored anesthesia care, and regional cases, consulting the Operating Room schedule to determine required equipment, preparation, and timing.
Assist licensed anesthesia providers in clinical settings outside the Operating Room as needed.
Serve as the first line of troubleshooting for anesthesia machines, monitors, and related equipment.
Maintain inventory of emergency carts and specialized equipment and kits, including Difficult Airway, Pediatric, Malignant Hyperthermia, Regional Block, Intra-Lipid, fiber optic scopes, TEE, and Massive Transfusion equipment.
Safely dispose of anesthesia-generated biohazard waste according to institutional protocol.
Disinfect, clean, handle, sterilize, assemble, calibrate, test, and maintain anesthesia equipment and instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and applicable procedures.
Provide support for pressure monitoring, auto transfusion, and laboratory functions.
Track and maintain anesthesia equipment, specialty carts, kits, and inventory.
Prepare and maintain patient equipment and anesthesia delivery systems before, during, and after anesthesia for routine surgical cases.
Operate mechanical, pneumatic, and electronic equipment used to monitor, evaluate, and manage patients undergoing anesthesia.
Perform first-level maintenance, troubleshooting, requisitioning, and recording of inspections and maintenance for anesthesia equipment.
Clean, sterilize, disinfect, stock, order, and maintain routine anesthesia equipment and supplies.
Maintain and organize the anesthesia environment, equipment, and supplies to facilitate department functions.
Participate in advanced training and educational programs.
Help create a healing environment and intentional relationships, and provide a therapeutic presence through caring, effective communication and responsiveness to patient needs.
Provide and maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
Document equipment maintenance in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory agencies.
Support the organization’s vision, mission, values, Lean principles, and continuous improvement efforts.
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality; comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; report known or suspected violations and cooperate with organizational investigations.
Deliver timely, efficient, accurate customer service and/or patient care that promotes goodwill.
Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.