Anesthesia Tech: Equipment Prep & Support (PRN)

Tennova Healthcare- Turkey Creek Medical Center; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Anesthesia Technician at Tennova Healthcare- Turkey Creek Medical Center supports the anesthesia team by preparing equipment and supplies, assisting with procedures, and maintaining a sterile, organized environment. You will work under supervision of anesthesiologists and CRNAs to ensure readiness for a variety of procedures across all patient populations.

Responsibilities include setting up monitoring devices, assisting with airway management, stocking supplies, and troubleshooting

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Anesthesia Technician program preferred or college coursework in Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, or related scientific fields preferred
• 0-2 years of experience as an Anesthesia Technician in a hospital or surgical setting preferred
• 1-2 years of LVN experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares anesthetizing locations by setting up, calibrating, and maintaining monitoring devices and anesthesia equipment for scheduled procedures.
• Assists anesthesia providers with aseptic or sterile techniques during non-invasive and invasive procedures, including airway management and intravenous or arterial line placement.
• Monitors and reports abnormal changes in patient vital signs or physical appearance to anesthesia providers.
• Obtains and stocks anesthesia supplies in operating rooms, labor and delivery suites, and other procedural areas to ensure readiness.
• Assists with laboratory tests and results, including ABGs, ACTs, and other point-of-care tests.
• Prepares, obtains, and delivers blood products and pharmaceuticals as requested by the anesthesia team.
• Provides technical guidance and instruction to other anesthesia technicians, and team members as needed.
• Assists with patient transport, positioning, and application of monitors under the supervision of the anesthesia team.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions, ensuring timely resolution by coordinating with the appropriate repair departments.

Skills

Anesthesia equipment setup

Aseptic techniques

Organizational skills

Communication

Emergency readiness

Education

Accredited Anesthesia Technician program

Biology / Physiology / Anatomy coursework

LVN experience (preferred)

Tools

Anesthesia equipment calibration

Monitoring device knowledge

Job description

The Anesthesia Technician at Tennova Healthcare- Turkey Creek Medical Center supports the anesthesia team by preparing equipment and supplies, assisting with procedures, and maintaining a sterile, organized environment. You will work under supervision of anesthesiologists and CRNAs to ensure readiness for a variety of procedures across all patient populations.

Responsibilities include setting up monitoring devices, assisting with airway management, stocking supplies, and troubleshooting