Anesthesia Tech – OR Equipment & Safety Specialist

Yale NewHaven Health; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health's Bridgeport Hospital is seeking a Perioperative Support Technician to assist the anesthesiology staff in the operating room, enabling safe and efficient patient care. The role involves setting up and turnover, equipment readiness, and ensuring sterility of anesthesia supplies.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, basic anesthesia equipment troubleshooting training, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Factory approved training in basic troubleshooting for anesthesia equipment preferred.
• Experience in operating room environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in OR setup and turnover for anesthesia services.
• Provide basic technical support to anesthesia team in ORs.
• Maintain airway equipment and trauma room readiness.
• Ensure sterility and proper decontamination of anesthesia equipment.
• Demonstrate strong communication and patient safety focus.

Skills

Communication

Stress tolerance

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree in Biological Sciences

Tools

RFID system

Epic status board

Anesthesia machines

Job description

Yale NewHaven Health's Bridgeport Hospital is seeking a Perioperative Support Technician to assist the anesthesiology staff in the operating room, enabling safe and efficient patient care. The role involves setting up and turnover, equipment readiness, and ensuring sterility of anesthesia supplies.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, basic anesthesia equipment troubleshooting training, and the ability to work under pressure.