Anesthesia Technician - Inpatient Surgery - The Jewish Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Deer Park, OH

18d

About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician performs patient care, safety, and technical duties to support anesthesia and nursing teams in surgical and procedural areas. The role responds to patient-specific needs for blood, medications, supplies, and equipment during procedures, participates in the Anesthesia OR emergency response/code team, and ensures emergency safety equipment is available and operational.

The technician organizes and stocks anesthesia supplies and equipment; assists anesthesia and nursing staff with patient care, equipment, and room preparation; cleans and disinfects instruments and equipment, including high-level disinfection and sterilization; performs anesthesia machine testing and support throughout the hospital; and operates surgical equipment under the direction of a licensed provider. The position also supports infection control and safe, efficient room turnover.

Requirements

• BLS Basic Life Support certification is required.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the age and developmental needs of patients served, from neonates through geriatrics.
• Medical terminology knowledge.
• Ability to maintain aseptic technique.
• Ability to multitask and remain flexible with day-to-day operations and department scheduling needs.
• Attention to detail, critical thinking, and basic computer skills.
• Communication skills for working with inter- and intradepartmental staff, physicians, patients, and family members.
• Teamwork, active listening, relationship building, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
• Ability to analyze data or information and evaluate employee performance.
• Acceptance of authority.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in surgery or sterile processing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with anesthesia and other supplies and medication management within scope of practice, as directed by anesthesia and pharmacy.
• Organize anesthesia supplies and equipment and respond to anesthesia providers’ needs.
• Clean and disinfect instruments, including high-level disinfection and processing.
• Assist with patients at risk for malignant hyperthermia and perform other duties within scope of practice.
• Perform anesthesia machine testing and provide support in various areas throughout the hospital.
• Perform patient identification procedures to ensure proper delivery of blood products and medications.
• Operate surgical equipment under the direction of a licensed provider.
• Ensure operating rooms and pre/post rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies and required equipment.
• Clean and prepare operating, procedure, and pre/post rooms for the next patient.
• Clean equipment and implement infection control policies in surgical and procedural areas.
• Assist anesthesia and nursing staff with patient care, patient equipment, and environmental maintenance in the operating room.
• Support room turnover by stocking, cleaning, and wiping down anesthesia carts between cases.
• Perform sterile processing duties, including sterilization, high-level disinfection, and cleaning and disinfection of instruments and equipment.
• Participate as an active member of the Anesthesia OR emergency response/code team and ensure emergency safety equipment is available and in working order.
• Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served, following departmental policies and procedures.
• Use universal precautions and personal protective equipment and follow infection control policies.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED