Anesthesia Technician Full Time Days

QUALIFICATIONS :

· Education: Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required.

· Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required. ASATT certification preferred.

· Experience: Prior knowledge of anesthesia equipment or previous experience in a surgical environment preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assists anesthesia providers (Anesthesiologists and CRNAs) with technical setup for general, regional, and local anesthesia.

· Assists with the placement of physical monitoring lines, including intravenous and intra-arterial catheters.

· Verifies the proper layout, sterility, and functioning of all anesthesia equipment and disposable items prior to cases.

· Orders, stocks, turns over, and sets up anesthesia setups in all operating rooms daily and between surgical cases.

· Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes anesthesia equipment according to infection control policies.

· Maintains precise equipment logs and updates the department's equipment database.

· Collaborates with vendor representatives to evaluate new clinical products, techniques, and procedures.

· Demonstrates cost-effectiveness when tracking, using, or purchasing medical supplies.

· Adheres strictly to facility exposure control plans regarding bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, and radiation hazards.

· Performs all other duties as assigned by leadership.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

· Frequent standing and walking (minimum of 5 hours per day).

· Frequent sitting, talking, and listening to clinical instructions.

· Manual dexterity to touch, feel, handle, and calibrate delicate medical tools and controls.

· Specific vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus rapidly.

· Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.