Anesthesia Technician

St. Charles Health System•Bend, OR

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician is an integral member of the anesthesia patient care team, assisting licensed anesthesia providers in acquiring, preparing, and applying equipment and supplies for anesthesia administration. 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 equipment and supplies to support the daily workload, with little guidance. The position may 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 requiring anesthesia support. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia provider and/or Registered Nurse. The position supports a safe, healing care environment, patient-centered interactions, and the organization’s vision, mission, values, continuous-improvement principles, and confidentiality and compliance expectations.

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.
Physical ability to meet the listed requirements, including continual standing and walking; frequent sitting and handling 1–25 pounds; and occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching overhead, and handling 25–50 pounds.

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 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, preparation, and timing needs.
Assist licensed anesthesia providers in clinical settings outside the Operating Room as needed.
Serve as first line of troubleshooting for anesthesia machines, monitors, and related equipment.
Maintain inventory of emergency carts, kits, scopes, and devices, including Difficult Airway, Pediatric, Malignant Hyperthermia, Regional Block, Intra-Lipid, fiber optic scopes, TEE, and Massive Transfusion equipment.
Dispose of anesthesia-generated biohazard waste according to institutional protocol.
Clean, disinfect, sterilize, assemble, calibrate, test, and maintain anesthesia equipment and instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and applicable procedures.
Provide support for pressure monitoring, auto transfusion, and laboratory functions.
Track and maintain anesthesia equipment, specialty carts, kits, supplies, and inventory; clean, stock, order, and organize routine anesthesia equipment and supplies.
Support routine surgical cases by preparing and maintaining 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.
Perform first-level equipment maintenance, including troubleshooting, requisitioning, and recording inspections and maintenance.
Participate in advanced training and educational programs.
Create a healing environment, build intentional relationships, and provide a therapeutic presence through caring, patient-focused communication and interactions.
Maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
Document equipment maintenance in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory agencies.
Support the organization’s vision, mission, values, and Lean continuous-improvement principles; conduct work professionally and confidentially and comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Deliver timely, efficient, accurate customer service and patient care, and perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.