Anesthesia Technician Full Time Days
About The Position
The Anesthesia Technician assists anesthesiologists and CRNAs with technical setup for general, regional, and local anesthesia. The role verifies anesthesia equipment and disposable items are properly laid out, sterile, and functioning before cases, and prepares anesthesia setups in operating rooms daily and between surgical cases. The technician cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes equipment according to infection control policies; maintains equipment logs and the department equipment database; and collaborates with vendor representatives to evaluate clinical products, techniques, and procedures. The position also involves tracking, using, and purchasing medical supplies cost-effectively and following facility exposure control plans for bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, and radiation hazards. Other duties may be assigned by leadership.
Requirements
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Manual dexterity to handle and calibrate delicate medical tools and controls.
- Close vision and the ability to adjust focus rapidly.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
Nice To Haves
- ASATT certification preferred.
- Prior knowledge of anesthesia equipment or previous experience in a surgical environment preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist anesthesia providers, including anesthesiologists and CRNAs, with technical setup for general, regional, and local anesthesia.
- Assist with placement of physical monitoring lines, including intravenous and intra-arterial catheters.
- Verify the proper layout, sterility, and functioning of anesthesia equipment and disposable items before cases.
- Order, stock, turn over, and set up anesthesia setups in all operating rooms daily and between surgical cases.
- Clean, disinfect, and sterilize anesthesia equipment according to infection control policies.
- Maintain precise equipment logs and update the department’s equipment database.
- Collaborate with vendor representatives to evaluate new clinical products, techniques, and procedures.
- Demonstrate cost-effectiveness when tracking, using, or purchasing medical supplies.
- Adhere to facility exposure control plans regarding bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, and radiation hazards.
- Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
