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 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 operating rooms with equipment and supplies to support the daily workload, with little guidance. The position may assist anesthesia providers and other caregivers with patient care but does not directly manage other caregivers. The technician staffs various St. Charles Health System units where anesthesia support is needed, including Operating Room, MDU, CV, and FBC. Duties are performed under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia provider and/or Registered Nurse. The role operates mechanical, pneumatic, and electronic equipment used to monitor, evaluate, and manage patients undergoing anesthesia; provides first-level maintenance; and maintains anesthesia equipment, specialty carts, kits, supplies, and inventory. The position also contributes to a safe, healing care environment and supports the organization’s mission, values, continuous-improvement efforts, and standards for professionalism, confidentiality, compliance, and customer service.
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 appropriate personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements described in the posting, including frequent standing and walking, keyboard operation, speaking and hearing; lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling; and occasional bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and climbing as applicable to the area.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of an approved ASATT program or an accredited educational program with an associate degree minimum, 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.
- Consult the Operating Room schedule to determine equipment needs, preparation, and timing for procedures.
- Assist licensed anesthesia providers in clinical settings outside the Operating Room as needed.
- Provide first-line troubleshooting for anesthesia machines, monitors, and related equipment.
- Maintain inventory of emergency carts and specialty 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, troubleshoot, and maintain anesthesia equipment and instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and hospital requirements.
- Prepare and maintain patient equipment and anesthesia delivery systems before, during, and after anesthesia.
- Operate mechanical, pneumatic, and electronic equipment used to monitor, evaluate, and manage patients undergoing anesthesia.
- Clean, stock, order, and maintain routine anesthesia equipment and supplies.
- Organize the anesthesia environment, equipment, and supplies to facilitate department functions.
- Provide support for pressure monitoring, auto transfusion, and laboratory functions.
- Track and maintain anesthesia equipment, specialty carts, kits, and inventory.
- Document equipment maintenance in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory agencies.
- Participate in advanced training and educational programs.
- Support a safe, healing environment and provide therapeutic, attentive, and appropriate patient interactions.
- Support Lean principles of continuous improvement and organizational change.
- Conduct activities professionally and confidentially, comply with applicable laws and policies, report known or suspected violations, and cooperate with organizational investigations.
- Deliver timely, efficient, accurate customer service and patient care.
- Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
