Anesthesiology Technician

FMOLHS•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The Anesthesiology Technician assists anesthesiologists and CRNAs by setting up equipment and ensuring anesthesia supplies and equipment are ordered, stocked, tested, and maintained. The role includes washing and, when applicable, sterilizing reusable equipment, reporting equipment malfunctions, and troubleshooting when necessary. The technician follows established guidelines and works under close supervision. The position supports anesthesia providers by preparing supplies, instruments, anesthetic agents, drug trays, monitors, anesthesia machines, and other equipment for patient care. It also involves operating and documenting use of a blood recovery system, maintaining equipment for difficult intubations, assisting with monitoring line and catheter setup and insertion, and cleaning and disinfecting equipment to help prevent cross-contamination. The technician collaborates with nursing staff in handling medications and drug trays and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Ensure supplies, instruments, anesthetic agents, drug trays, monitors, anesthesia machines, and other equipment are available and functioning for patient care.
Review anesthesia charge documents for completeness and accuracy and correct errors or omissions promptly.
Operate the blood recovery system (cell saver) aseptically and prepare blood for reinfusion by the anesthesia provider.
Accurately document the blood recovery process and supplies used.
Troubleshoot monitor and anesthesia machine problems to help prevent patient injury, prolonged anesthesia times, and case delays.
Assist with routine and difficult intubations when necessary and maintain fiberoptic equipment and supplies for difficult intubations.
Gather equipment and supplies for arterial monitoring lines, calibrate monitors, and assist with insertions as necessary.
Set up cardiac output thermal-dilution catheters, calibrate monitors, and assist with insertions when requested.
Clean and disinfect instruments, monitors, anesthesia machines, and other equipment to prevent cross-contamination.
Keep the work area neat, clean, orderly, and safe.
Assist nursing staff with retrieving medications and case drug bags and placing them in appropriate locations for administration by the nurse.
Assist with returning medications and drug trays to appropriate locations for return to the pharmacy.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.