Anesthesia Technician

The University of Kansas Health System•Kansas City, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Anesthesia Technician Manager, the Anesthesia Technician is responsible for providing quality customer care. In this support role, the Technician assists the anesthesiologist, perfusionist, and operating room staff in patient care and support as ordered and prescribed by the attending surgeon, anesthesiologist, or perfusionist. The position is based at Bell Hospital. Open shifts are 5:30 AM–2:00 PM, 6:30 AM–5:00 PM, and 9:00 AM–7:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Duties may vary by department or unit, and other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Nice To Haves

Associate of Science degree.
One or more years of experience as an Anesthesia Technician, or in perioperative or procedural patient-facing clinical roles.

Responsibilities

Perform procedures and record, analyze, and diagnose physiological monitoring functions using various devices, equipment, or techniques.
Help maintain successful inventory levels and cost-effective supply management, including supporting cost-containment strategies.
Calibrate and troubleshoot invasive monitoring devices.
Set up arterial lines.
Set up pulmonary artery catheters and assist with their use.
Set up cardiac output monitors and assist with their use.
Attach and troubleshoot ECG equipment.
Perform point-of-care testing.
Use the Autologous Blood Recovery System and directional Doppler, as well as other equipment relevant to the position.
Maintain the procedural database.
Follow infection control guidelines for maintaining, cleaning, and using non-disposable equipment, and ensure timely changes of indwelling catheters and lines.
Perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.