OR Anesthesia Technician - Full Time

Thedacare • Appleton, WI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician assists anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists in preparing and maintaining anesthesia monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems. The role also helps manage the equipment and supplies needed to administer anesthesia and support clinical anesthesia delivery.

The position is based in perioperative services, a fast-paced, technologically advanced operating-room environment. The technician works alongside nurses, surgical technologists, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare providers to support patient care throughout surgery.

The schedule includes variable shifts of 5:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m., 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., and noon–8:30 p.m. Call coverage is one night per week and every fourth weekend, with holiday call required one or two times per year. Call requires a 30-minute response time. The position is scheduled for 32 hours per week, or 0.8 FTE.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to stand, stoop, walk, bend, push, pull, and move freely, and to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• The job classification involves exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including blood or bodily fluids, while performing job duties.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist anesthesia providers with anesthesia care, including preparing anticipated supplies and equipment and maintaining and troubleshooting anesthesia equipment.
• Support anesthetic delivery during induction, emergence, and critical events such as transfusion reactions, difficult airways, and fluid resuscitation.
• Prepare and set up rooms throughout the facility with the required anesthesia supplies and equipment.
• Clean anesthesia equipment between cases and restock supplies as needed.
• Perform routine and periodic maintenance of anesthesia equipment; report defective equipment to Biomed and inform the supervisor.

Benefits

• Continued opportunities for learning and development.
• Accessible and transparent leadership.
• Commitment to work/life balance.
• Lifestyle wellness offerings, including health coaches, relaxation rooms, health-focused apps, and mental health support.
• Access and affordability offerings, including minimal or zero copays, team member cost-sharing premiums, and daycare.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed