Anesthesia Tech I: OR Support & Equipment Expert

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California seeks an Anesthesia Technician I to support anesthesia services within Perioperative Services. The role involves preparing and maintaining monitoring devices and delivery systems, stocking supplies, and basic equipment troubleshooting to ensure smooth surgical procedures.

Requirements include a high school diploma, at least 1 year of anesthesia tech experience in an acute care setting, strong English communication, and the ability to collaborate with physicians

Qualifications

• Req High school or equivalent.
• Req 1 year Experience as an Anesthesia technician in an acute care setting.
• Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Pref Specialized/technical training ASATT approved program.
• Pref Certified Anesthesiology Technician (ASATT).
• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) within 30 days of hire where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, sterilizes, disinfects, orders/stocks and maintains routine anesthesia equipment and supplies.
• Maintain anesthesia medications, supplies and equipment according to needs and schedules.
• Cleans, organizes and maintains anesthesia workroom, supplies and equipment.
• Prepare and maintain patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems pre, intra and post anesthesia.
• Perform basic troubleshooting for monitors and equipment and report defects immediately.
• Documents and maintains preventative maintenance and quality records for equipment and supplies.
• Assists with transport of patients, laboratory specimens, and pickup of blood as necessary.
• Assist with setting up invasive and non-invasive monitoring and ventilator equipment in ORs & PACU.

Skills

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

University of Southern California seeks an Anesthesia Technician I to support anesthesia services within Perioperative Services. The role involves preparing and maintaining monitoring devices and delivery systems, stocking supplies, and basic equipment troubleshooting to ensure smooth surgical procedures.

Requirements include a high school diploma, at least 1 year of anesthesia tech experience in an acute care setting, strong English communication, and the ability to collaborate with physicians