Anesthesia Tech & Equipment Specialist

wvumedicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support anesthesia care teams in the Morgantown area. The role involves setup and aseptic handling of anesthesia equipment, fluids, and monitoring supplies across multiple OR settings.

The technician assists anesthesia providers with equipment setup, maintains stock and cleanliness, and participates in emergency support and routine case turnover. ABL standards and patient safety are emphasized throughout.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from Anesthesiology Technology Program or equivalent education path.
• Alternatively, HS diploma with two years’ experience as an Anesthesia Care Assistant or nursing assistant in direct patient care.
• Certification in BLS within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Under aseptic technique, set up and spike IV maintenance fluids and disposables for sterile anesthesia fields.
• Assist with patient transfers, connect monitoring equipment, and ensure proper equipment is available for procedures.
• Ensure anesthesia equipment and gases are available, assist with intubations and related supplies.
• Aid with line placement and supply handling, including stock checks and equipment maintenance.
• Verify expiration dates and maintain malignant hyperthermia supplies in assigned locations.
• Clean up hazardous spills and complete incident documentation as required.
• Set up disposable supplies and assist with regional and general anesthesia blocks and related protocols.
• Switch anesthesia machine tanks, verify connections, and coordinate with Biomed for equipment safety.
• Provide anesthesia support during emergencies and routine case turnover, and perform end-of-day equipment cleaning.
• Anticipate anesthesia needs for scheduled and emergent cases and respond to pages.
• Set up IVs, fluid warmers, and pressure transducers; procure pumps as needed.
• Monitor inventory of consumables and keep anesthesia carts stocked and organized.
• Manage hoses, sorb changes, and stock rotation for electrical equipment.
• Document equipment issues and initiate repairs; maintain repair logs.
• Stock IV bins and anesthesia exchange carts for re-stocking supplies.
• May perform Point of Care testing and ensure quality controls for devices.
• Contribute to budget planning by suggesting equipment and supply needs.
• Select and prepare difficult airway equipment according to patient needs.
• Support anesthesia providers and may act in a charge role when assigned.
• Unlicensed personnel may assist with medication transport under supervision.

Skills

Follow directions

Cardiac monitor procedures

Hemodynamic techniques

IFU adherence

Technical duties in clinical settings

Infection control

Prioritization & multitasking

Education

Associate degree in Anesthesiology Technology

High School Diploma with 2 years of related patient care experience

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support anesthesia care teams in the Morgantown area. The role involves setup and aseptic handling of anesthesia equipment, fluids, and monitoring supplies across multiple OR settings.

The technician assists anesthesia providers with equipment setup, maintains stock and cleanliness, and participates in emergency support and routine case turnover. ABL standards and patient safety are emphasized throughout.