Anesthesia Technician - 4LOCS

Anesthesia Technician

Responsibilities:

• Assists Anesthesiologist by setting up equipment and preparing various intravenous medications as directed.
• Tests and maintains anesthesia equipment; orders, stocks and maintains supplies and medications.
• Washes and sterilizes re-usable equipment and anesthetic machine.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Re-stocks anesthesia carts using designated par levels.
• Assists in cleaning anesthesia equipment when cases conclude each day, ensures state of readiness for next OR day.
• Ensures adequate supplies are maintained on anesthesia carts and contacts Manager, Anesthesia Technicians if discrepancies are identified.
• Works cooperatively with other members of Anesthesia Technical Support Team and Material Management Staff to avoid potential supply inadequacies and address immediate deficiencies.

Job Qualification:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Anesthesia Technician Certification required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.