Anesthesia Tech: OR Equipment & Prep Specialist

Huntsville Hospital; Tuscumbia (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital seeks an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesiologist and nurse anesthetist by preparing equipment and supplies for each surgical case. You will coordinate preventive maintenance with GE, BioMed, and Maintenance, and perform clerical tasks for the department.

You will assist in maintaining a smooth surgical schedule, stock anesthesia supplies, and collaborate with multiple departments to resolve equipment issues while adhering to aseptic techniques and safety

Qualifications

• Education: High school or GED preferred.
• Experience: Previous anesthesia technician experience preferred.
• Additional Skills: BCLS required within 90 days of employment and ability to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates preparation of necessary anesthesia equipment and washes, disinfects, and assembles instruments.
• Maintains stocking of anesthesia supplies in surgical suite, workroom, carts and pre-op holding area.
• Prepares patient breathing circuits, suction, airway equipment, and trays using aseptic technique.
• Performs clerical duties related to processing and coordinating anesthesia services.
• Collaborates with Director of Surgical Services, Chief CRNA, Biomedical, and Material Management regarding equipment/supply problems.
• Collaborates with Pharmacy on medication exchange/stock and out-of-date stock.
• Assists OR personnel and others to maintain smooth flow of the surgical schedule and communicates needed information.

Skills

English communication

Education

High school/GED

Job description

Huntsville Hospital seeks an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesiologist and nurse anesthetist by preparing equipment and supplies for each surgical case. You will coordinate preventive maintenance with GE, BioMed, and Maintenance, and perform clerical tasks for the department.

You will assist in maintaining a smooth surgical schedule, stock anesthesia supplies, and collaborate with multiple departments to resolve equipment issues while adhering to aseptic techniques and safety