Health Technician (Anesthesia)

Job Title

Anesthesia Technician

Duties

Assist the anesthesia provider in the operating rooms during anesthesia induction and recovery from anesthesia by anticipating the needs of the anesthesia provider based upon real time changes in hemodynamic function.

Observe patient's vitals and visual assessments for such changes in condition as labored breathing, depression, convulsions, hemorrhage, shock, and anxiety.

Remove dirty anesthesia equipment and replaces it with clean equipment in between anesthetic and surgical procedures.

Responsible for first-level maintenance on equipment such as oxygen analyzers, arterial pressure lines, electrode wires on EKG machines, and various other equipment that needs batteries.

Perform Sterilization and Sanitation Procedures.

Responsible for keeping the anesthesia supply and workroom, all operating rooms, and outside of operating rooms are areas neat and clean.