Anesthesia Technician I

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Anesthesia Technician I, under general supervision, sets up equipment, instruments, drugs, and supplies for anesthesia procedures.
• Cleans anesthesia equipment and work area.
• Stocks anesthesia supplies in Operating Rooms and satellite anesthesia areas such as GI Lab and Radiology.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Arranges drugs and basic sterile set-up of instrument table with supplies required for anesthesia procedures in Operating Rooms and satellite anesthesia areas.
• Ensures anesthesia cart and supply cabinets contain adequate supplies for procedures.
• Cleans tables, equipment, and work area in Operating Rooms upon completion of each case as assigned.
• Answers intercom to respond to requests for supplies and drugs from Nurse Anesthetists, Anesthesiologist, and Surgical Teams, and retrieves supplies and drugs from Pharmacist and other supply areas and delivers to Operating Rooms.
• Washes, dries, and prepares for sterilization all non-disposable anesthesia equipment such as laryngoscope blades, oxygen masks, and humidifiers

Certifications:

• BLS.

Experience:

• 2+ years preferred experience with arterial lines, central lines, proficient in intubation.

Scrub Color:

• Scrubs are provided.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic understanding of anesthesiology principles and practices, modalities, therapies, terminology, medications, and equipment.
• Skill in preparing operating room for required purposes.
• Ability to react calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to clean and perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly; both verbally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients and staff.
• Ability to read, write and follow instructions and flow chart protocols.
• Basic computer skills, including but not limited to: typing, information security, electronic medical documentation, handheld scanning, and email.