Anesthesia Technician

Cleveland Clinic•Cleveland, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician supports anesthesiologists and other healthcare staff by sterilizing, cleaning, assembling, calibrating, and troubleshooting equipment used in procedures. The role works across different types of operating rooms and provides some patient support, including helping position patients on operating tables. The position is based at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus and works from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with on-call requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience working in a healthcare setting, or successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or similar healthcare-related training program; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in science may substitute for one year of healthcare work experience.
Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, required within the new-hire period.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, or PowerPoint.
Direct patient care and/or surgical or operating room environment experience.

Responsibilities

Stock carts and surgical suites with required supplies according to the anesthesia surgical suite stock par list.
Assist providers with equipment needs during difficult airway management.
Deliver blood samples to the laboratory and retrieve blood products.
Disassemble, decontaminate, and sterilize anesthesia equipment and supplies.
Report equipment problems to the management team, stock workroom items, and keep the workroom clean and orderly.
Perform Point of Care testing procedures after completing an initially approved competency.
Communicate with anesthesia and operating room staff to prioritize daily operating room assignments at the start of each shift.
Transport anesthesia-related equipment and supplies to and from off-site locations outside the operating rooms.
Maintain accurate records and check the status of orders and equipment.
Manage anesthesia supplies by establishing inventory levels, requisitioning supplies, and restocking them.
Prepare, test, and set up anesthetic equipment for surgical use; troubleshoot equipment problems or repairs; and perform preventive maintenance and routine cleaning.
Help turn over rooms to minimize downtime between cases.
Retrieve and distribute equipment needed to prepare a patient for anesthesia.
Retrieve, carry, and distribute medications to the Anesthesiologist, CRNA, or AA for patient preparation or anesthesia care.