Anesthesia Tech: OR Prep & Equipment Specialist

Great Plains Health; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska, is seeking a Technical Assistant to support perioperative services with patient transport, stocking, and preparation of anesthesia equipment.

Under supervision of anesthesia providers and/or licensed nurses, you will help maintain supplies, ensure equipment readiness, and participate in OR turnover. The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and patient-centered care in a fast-paced surgical setting.

Responsibilities

• Assists perioperative services with support for patient transport, environmental services, stocking, ordering supplies, and anesthesia providers.
• Prepares and maintains patient equipment and anesthesia delivery systems before, during and after anesthesia.
• Ensures adequate supplies are maintained and readily available for procedures.
• Follows sterile technique and aseptic practices and demonstrates infection control precautions.
• Procures supplies and equipment needed for anesthetic procedures and OR turnover after cases.
• Performs daily testing on anesthesia machines per protocol with documentation.
• Maintains par levels of supplies in anesthesia pyxis units and keeps workrooms stocked.
• Transports patients from inpatient units to pre-op holding, to the car, and for discharge as needed.
• Checks charts for completeness (permits, labs, X-ray, EKG, history/physical) and assists in instrument preparation.

Job description

Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska, is seeking a Technical Assistant to support perioperative services with patient transport, stocking, and preparation of anesthesia equipment.

Under supervision of anesthesia providers and/or licensed nurses, you will help maintain supplies, ensure equipment readiness, and participate in OR turnover. The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and patient-centered care in a fast-paced surgical setting.