Anesthesia Tech

Anesthesia Technician

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Anesthesia Technician in Topeka, KS.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

Responsibilities

• Ensure anesthesia carts are supplied, and machines are in each room prior to the beginning of the surgery schedule and between procedures.
• Checks and replaces anesthesia gas tanks as needed.
• Retrieve special anesthesia supplies that are anticipated and/or requested by the person administering the anesthetic before and during surgery.
• Ensures the anesthesia machine is ready for use including troubleshooting and correcting problems. May perform daily anesthesia equipment inspections including suction, electrical plugs, gas connections, oxygen and nitrous oxide cylinders.
• Assist in dressing and securing IVs and Arterial lines.
• Dispose of contaminated materials and disinfect equipment in accordance with general operating room P&P concerning bio-hazardous waste.
• Clean anesthesia equipment in the Operating Room and outside locations following each procedure.
• Inventories and orders anesthesia supplies.
• Run errands as requested by anesthesiologists/CRNAs/charge RN/other team members as appropriate to facilitate the preparation and conduct of anesthesia. Perform additional duties as requested by other team members.

Qualifications

• Graduation with a high school diploma
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Associate degree as Anesthesia Technologist
• 1 year of OR experience in an Anesthesia Tech role