Anesthesia Technician

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Under the direction of the Anesthesia Technician Manager, this position is responsible for the performance of quality customer care. In this support role the Technician will assist the anesthesiologist, perfusionist and OR staff members in patient care and support as ordered and prescribed by the attending surgeon, anesthesiologist or perfusionist.


Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Performs procedures, recording, analyzing and diagnosing various physiological monitoring functions, with the variety of devices, equipment or techniques.
• Facilitates processes to maintain successful inventory levels and cost-effective practice of supply management by team members; including supportive strategies for cost-containment
• Demonstrates abilities and competencies in performing procedures, recording, analyzing and diagnosing various physiological monitoring functions, with the following devices, equipment or techniques:
• Invasive monitoring devices; calibrate and troubleshoot
• Arterial line setup
• PA catheters setup and assist
• Cardiac Output monitors setup and assist
• ECG, attach and troubleshoot
• POC testing
• Autologous Blood Recovery System
• Directional Doppler
• Other equipment relevant to position
• Maintain Procedural Database
• Follow Infection Control Guidelines for maintaining, clean and use of non-disposable equipment and maintain timely changes of indwelling catheters and lines.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate of Science
• 1 or more years Anesthesia Technician; or Perioperative or Procedural patient-facing clinical roles

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.