Anesthesia Equipment & OR Support Technician

Socket.dev; Little River (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health is seeking an experienced anesthesia technician to support the operating room team in Little River, SC. The role focuses on maintaining anesthesia equipment, preparing supplies, and assisting anesthesia providers to ensure patient safety during all procedures.

Candidate will help manage inventory, maintain records, and uphold sterile techniques while collaborating closely with anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and the hospital staff in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of 1+ year desirable.
• Extensive knowledge concerning anesthesia equipment.
• Knowledge of sterile techniques and proper maintenance and processing of equipment and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional work environment and collaborate with anesthesiologists and CRNAs to ensure safe and effective anesthesia delivery.
• Ensure availability and readiness of anesthesia machines, supplies, equipment and medications; understand device operation.
• Prepare anesthesia-related equipment and supplies for readiness of all cases, including cleaning and decontamination.
• Maintain daily department records (e.g., refrigerator temps, cart locks, daily logs).
• Assist anesthesia providers with setup of invasive monitoring and other clinical tasks in operating rooms.
• Determine inventory levels, order supplies, and organize for safe anesthesia delivery.
• Assist with emergency airway management and patient positioning as needed.
• Perform maintenance on anesthesia equipment or coordinate repairs as required.
• Communicate effectively as a liaison among the anesthesia team, patient, physician, and hospital staff.

Skills

Anesthesia equipment knowledge

Sterile technique

Documentation and record-keeping

Education

1+ year related experience

Tools

Operating room equipment handling

Job description

McLeod Health is seeking an experienced anesthesia technician to support the operating room team in Little River, SC. The role focuses on maintaining anesthesia equipment, preparing supplies, and assisting anesthesia providers to ensure patient safety during all procedures.

Candidate will help manage inventory, maintain records, and uphold sterile techniques while collaborating closely with anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and the hospital staff in a fast-paced environment.