Anesthesia Equipment Specialist: OR Support

OhioHealth; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Dublin, OH seeks an Anesthesia Specialist to support the anesthesia department, manage equipment, and assist the surgical team in a collaborative environment.

You will troubleshoot equipment, stock drugs and supplies, and assist with patient transfer and OR readiness, acting as a second assistant to the surgeon as needed.

Evening shift, 40 hours per week, with opportunities to contribute to cost efficiency and supply chain coordination.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of recent progressive perioperative experience with similar responsibilities.
• Computer knowledge facilitating troubleshooting and repairing anesthesia equipment.
• Knowledge of surgical environment, inventory control, basic indications of anesthesia drugs, equipment use, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Supports and maintains anesthesia department equipment and supplies in each operating room on a case‑by‑case basis.
• Troubleshoots anesthesia‑related equipment and performs repairs according to expertise.
• Calibrates monitors per unit protocol.
• Assists in the transfer of patients from OR table to patient cart and transports patients to the OR.
• Assists in case turnover by gathering, checking, organizing dispensing and/or processing equipment, gas cylinders, supplies, and instruments; opens sterile supplies.
• Preceptors new OR Assistants as needed.
• Assists with OR readiness through patient transportation, positioning, room preparation and positioning for procedure.
• Acts as a second assistant to the surgeon, performing draping, operative site exposure, and video assistance.
• Performs non‑nursing tasks such as cleaning, running errands, stocking, and maintenance to support patient care.
• Identifies and evaluates anesthesia supplies and equipment, collaborating with Medical Director and supply chain manager to determine par levels and manage back‑orders.
• Orders supplies from supply chain manager and outside vendors.
• Explores cost‑effective alternatives and communicates budget variances.
• Prepares anesthesia orders, stocks drugs/supplies in each OR daily, and cleans/sets up instrument trays.

Skills

Anesthesia equipment troubleshooting

Inventory control

Surgical environment knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

OhioHealth in Dublin, OH seeks an Anesthesia Specialist to support the anesthesia department, manage equipment, and assist the surgical team in a collaborative environment.

You will troubleshoot equipment, stock drugs and supplies, and assist with patient transfer and OR readiness, acting as a second assistant to the surgeon as needed.

Evening shift, 40 hours per week, with opportunities to contribute to cost efficiency and supply chain coordination.