Anesthesia Equipment & Monitoring Technician

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to start and operate anesthesia monitors and related equipment. The role involves sterile technique, assisting with catheter insertions and airway management, and supporting anesthesiologists during procedures.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 1 year of healthcare experience, and BLS certification within 6 months. Responsibilities include drawing blood, maintaining equipment, and ensuring patient safety

Qualifications

• High School Education completed.
• 1 year of experience in a surgical, medical or related healthcare setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 6 months unless exempted by department lead.

Responsibilities

• Starts, operates, and knows the parameters of all anesthesia-related monitors, machines and computers.
• Alerts the Physician to abnormal conditions and assists with clinical support.
• Assists in catheter insertions and line placement with sterile technique.
• Assists Anesthesiologist with intubations and monitors patient status during procedures.
• Draws arterial/venous blood samples for diagnostic testing and records results.
• Performs preoperative autologous blood collection and manages autotransfusion systems.
• Checks ventilators and monitors for proper operation and responds to alarms.
• Collects data sheets, records monitoring status, and communicates with the receiving nurse as needed.
• Adheres to age-appropriate care, following department policies and procedures.

Skills

Sterile technique

Equipment setup

Monitoring

Troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Ultrasound vascular imaging

Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)

Autotransfusion system

Intra‑aortic balloon pump

Job description

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to start and operate anesthesia monitors and related equipment. The role involves sterile technique, assisting with catheter insertions and airway management, and supporting anesthesiologists during procedures.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 1 year of healthcare experience, and BLS certification within 6 months. Responsibilities include drawing blood, maintaining equipment, and ensuring patient safety