Anesthesia Technician - Adult Anesthesiology

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician assists anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, and other medical staff in administering anesthesia. The role prepares, maintains, and monitors equipment and supplies used during procedures requiring anesthesia. The position may be filled at Anesthesia Technologist Level 1, 2, or 3, depending on experience, certifications, education, and other qualifications. It is located at the University of Oklahoma Medical Center and is full-time, Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
No experience required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Certified Anesthesia Technologist (Cer.A.T.T.) credential issued by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians, required within one year of hire.
Knowledge of anesthesia methods and procedures in the operating room as they relate to supplies and equipment.
Knowledge of basic inventory control.
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain good working relationships with coworkers and staff.

Responsibilities

Inspect anesthesia machines, equipment, and devices daily to ensure cleanliness and operational readiness, including fiberoptic bronchoscopes, fluid warmers, and anesthetic gas machines.
Decontaminate anesthesia machines and sterilize equipment and devices.
Assemble anesthesia equipment and set up machines according to established protocols and age-appropriate criteria for scheduled cases.
Help procure equipment and supplies needed for safe anesthesia delivery and maintenance based on patient needs.
Order and stock anesthesia medications and supplies, and maintain records of supply and equipment receipts and issuance.
Review stored medications and ensure expired medications are discarded properly.
Maintain adequate levels of volatile anesthesia gases and properly store and distribute medical cylinders.
Provide charged transport monitors for patients and assist with safe patient transport.
Observe and report equipment malfunctions or unsafe environments to biomedical engineering.
Depending on the assigned area, transport patients, assist with difficult intubations, and provide input on process improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.