Anesthesia Technician
About The Position
The Anesthesia Technician is an integral member of the anesthesia patient care team and assists licensed anesthesia providers in acquiring, preparing, and applying equipment and supplies required for anesthesia. The position supports safe, efficient, and cost-effective anesthesia care for routine and complex surgical cases, preparing and maintaining patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems before, during, and after anesthesia. The Technician prepares operating rooms with the equipment and supplies needed for the daily workload, generally with little guidance, and may assist anesthesia providers and other caregivers with patient care. The role does not directly manage other caregivers. The position staffs various areas throughout St. Charles Health System, including Operating Room, MDU, CV, FBC, and other locations where anesthesia support is needed. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia provider and/or Registered Nurse. The schedule is 36 hours weekly, with three 12-hour shifts on Monday, Friday, and a rotating Saturday or Sunday; shift hours are 0630–1900.
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.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of an approved ASATT program or an accredited educational program with at least an associate degree, 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 paramedic 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 in accordance with Food and Drug Administration guidance.
- Prepare anesthesia equipment for general, monitored anesthesia care, and regional cases, using the operating room schedule to determine required equipment, preparation, and timing.
- Assist licensed anesthesia providers in clinical settings outside the operating room as needed.
- Troubleshoot anesthesia machines, monitors, and related equipment as a first line of support.
- Maintain inventory of emergency carts and specialized equipment and kits, 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 perform first-level maintenance and troubleshooting of anesthesia equipment and instruments according to manufacturer recommendations.
- Prepare and maintain 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.
- Clean, stock, order, track, and maintain routine anesthesia equipment, supplies, specialty carts, and kits.
- Provide support in pressure monitoring, autotransfusion, and laboratory functions.
- Document equipment maintenance in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory agencies.
- Participate in advanced training and educational programs.
- Help maintain an organized anesthesia environment and a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
- Contribute to a healing environment and intentional, caring patient relationships, including introducing oneself, explaining one’s role, asking patients their preferred name and care goals, listening actively, and communicating appropriately.
- Support the organization’s vision, mission, values, and Lean continuous-improvement principles.
- Conduct activities professionally and confidentially; comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, report known or suspected violations, and cooperate with organizational investigations.
- Deliver timely, efficient, accurate customer service and/or patient care; perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
