Anesthesia Technician

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Anesthesiology team at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital plays a critical role in supporting surgical care across multiple hospital sites, including UMMC East Bank and St. John’s. Anesthesia Technicians in this unit work closely with anesthesiologists and CRNAs to prepare, maintain, and troubleshoot specialized equipment while ensuring safe, efficient operating room turnover. This fast-paced environment offers exposure to advanced procedures and technologies, making it an ideal setting for individuals with a strong clinical foundation and a passion for perioperative care.

Requirements

2 years of college coursework in biology, physiology, anatomy, or related scientific fields
1 year of direct patient contact experience as an Emergency Medical Technician, Licensed Practical Nurse or related clinical experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
Active Basic Life Support Provider Certification (BLS)

Nice To Haves

Previous related medical experience, operating room experience or completion of related medical/science college level courses, certificate, or degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitates OR room setup/turnover for anesthesia by assisting with technical anesthesia specific equipment.
Accurately cares for anesthesia equipment and is responsible for preventive maintenance of anesthesia equipment by working with Biomed and outside vendors.
Reviews daily Operating Room schedule to determine supply and equipment needs for procedures and assist in preparing off site locations for indicated procedures.
Maintains and stocks fiberoptic carts, epidural carts, spinal carts, emergency airways bags, and other anesthesia items.
Acquire blood products and pharmaceuticals as requested by the Anesthesia team.
Assists with transportation support within and between hospitals (ECMO, Impella).
Assists the Anesthesiologist and nursing staff with hemodynamic monitoring during placement of central lines, maintenance of lines in PACU/ICU and assists in transporting patients with invasive lines to and from OR.
Assists with invasive line placement, non-invasive monitoring devices and equipment set up, and regional nerve blocks.
Cleans all technical equipment used at end of each case/procedure, prepares equipment for next case/procedure, including the initial cleaning and safe transport of TEE and Fiberoptic bronchoscope.
Displays accurate knowledge of infection control principles, policies, and procedures, including work order requests to repair, maintain, and store equipment.
Completes other duties as assigned.