Anesthesia Technician
About The Position
The Anesthesia Technician is an integral member of the anesthesia patient care team, assisting licensed anesthesia providers with 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 the equipment and supplies needed for the daily workload, generally with little guidance. The position may also assist anesthesia providers and other caregivers with patient care and does not directly manage other caregivers. The Technician staffs various units throughout St. Charles Health System, including Operating Room, MDU, CV, FBC, and other areas as anesthesia support is needed. The position works under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia provider and/or Registered Nurse. It supports the organization’s vision, mission, and values, and promotes a safe, caring environment and a positive patient and caregiver experience.
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 appropriate 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 or 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 in accordance with Food and Drug Administration guidance.
- Prepare anesthesia equipment for general, monitored anesthesia care, and regional cases, using the Operating Room schedule to plan 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 emergency carts and specialized kits and equipment, 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.
- Clean, disinfect, sterilize, assemble, calibrate, test, and maintain anesthesia equipment and instruments in accordance with manufacturer recommendations; perform first-level maintenance and document inspections and maintenance.
- Clean, stock, order, track, organize, and maintain routine anesthesia equipment, supplies, specialty carts, and kits.
- Provide support for pressure monitoring, auto transfusion, and laboratory functions.
- Operate mechanical, pneumatic, and electronic equipment used to monitor, evaluate, and manage patients undergoing anesthesia.
- Participate in advanced training and educational programs.
- Support a healing environment and intentional, therapeutic relationships through caring communication and appropriate patient interaction.
- Maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
- Support Lean continuous-improvement principles and organizational change.
- Maintain professionalism and confidentiality, comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, and report known or suspected violations.
- Deliver timely, efficient, accurate customer service and patient care; perform additional duties of similar complexity as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
