Anesthesia Technician

About the Role - Anesthesia Technician

This position is responsible for preparing, testing and setting-up anesthetic equipment for surgical use and verifying patient identification and applicable procedures scheduled to be performed.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical assistance to the anesthesia physicians prior to, during, and between OR cases
• Connects and operates patient care equipment during surgical procedures with appropriate supervision
• Sets-up, operates and maintains devices used in the clinical environment
• Checks and calibrates clinical equipment systems (i.e., anesthesia machines, rapid infusion systems (RIS), infusion pump systems, blood recovery systems, etc.)
• Performs routine monitoring duties, documentation and modifications to equipment
• Responds immediately to OR calls that require assistance with supplies, pharmaceuticals, blood products, forms, equipment or other items required during a surgical procedure
• Interacts with clinical anesthesia personnel to determine supply and set-up needs
• Manages the inventory of disposable and reusable anesthesia-related supplies
• Retrieves, cleans, disinfects and returns to service reusable equipment and instrumentation
• Processes supply orders, maintains records and checks status of orders
• Collaborates with OR equipment/supply manager on pending issues with vendors

Qualifications

• Graduation from a formal Anesthesia Technician program

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years experience working in an active anesthesia department is required

Certification and Licensure

• Current national license is required

Required Skills

• Minimum of two (2) years experience working in an active anesthesia department is required
• Current national license is required
• Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate effectively with clinical staff
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to take instructions or directions
• Proficient in the use of PCs and spreadsheets
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to speak and write in English is required

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Ability to speak and write in both English and Arabic is preferred