Anesthesia Technician - SMCF Anesthesia

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

14h

About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician coordinates and provides anesthesia supplies, medications, and equipment before and during medical procedures, helping maintain a safe and efficient environment for surgical patients. The role responds to requests and emergencies within its scope, assists with equipment preparation and, when applicable, medications, and supports inventory orders and equipment testing and maintenance. The technician cleans and disinfects reusable equipment, reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel, and may remove special and reusable materials after cases and help turn over rooms in accordance with infection-control policies and procedures. The position also maintains clean working and surgical areas and assists with clerical duties, including answering incoming phone calls. Work takes place in an operating-room environment, primarily on weekdays with occasional weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or obtained within 60 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a health care environment.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and provide anesthesia supplies, medications, and equipment before and during medical procedures.
Help provide a safe and efficient environment for surgical patients.
Respond to emergencies and requests within scope by providing needed anesthesia supplies and equipment.
Assist with preparation of equipment and, when applicable, medications.
Assist with orders, inventory stocking, and testing and maintenance of anesthesia equipment.
Clean and disinfect reusable equipment and report malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel.
As delegated, remove special and reusable materials after cases and help turn over rooms in accordance with infection-control policies and procedures.
Maintain clean working and surgical areas.
Assist with clerical duties within the unit, including incoming phone calls.
Act in accordance with ethical and legal responsibilities.