Anesthesia Tech: OR Support & Equipment Specialist

Community Health Systems; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia team by preparing equipment, maintaining supplies, and assisting with procedures under supervision of anesthesiologists and CRNAs in the hospital setting.

You will help ensure sterile environments, troubleshoot equipment, manage inventory across ORs and delivery suites, and assist with ABGs and blood products as requested, while upholding safety and policy standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Anesthesia Technician program preferred or college coursework in biology, physiology, anatomy, or related fields preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience as an Anesthesia Technician in a hospital or surgical setting preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience as an LVN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares anesthetizing locations by setting up and maintaining monitoring devices and anesthesia equipment.
• Assists anesthesia providers with aseptic techniques during procedures, including airway management and lines.
• Monitors and reports abnormal vital signs or appearance to providers.
• Obtains and stocks anesthesia supplies in ORs and other areas to ensure readiness.
• Assists with ABGs, ACTs, and other point-of-care tests as needed.
• Prepares and delivers blood products and pharmaceuticals as requested.
• Provides technical guidance to other anesthesia staff and team members.
• Assists with patient transport, positioning, and application of monitors under supervision.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions and coordinates repairs.
• Maintains availability to assist with routine and emergency procedures.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterile technique

Equipment setup

Monitoring devices

Organizational skills

Communication

Emergency response

Patient care

Education

Accredited Anesthesia Technician program

Biology/Physiology/Anatomy coursework

LVN license preferred

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia team by preparing equipment, maintaining supplies, and assisting with procedures under supervision of anesthesiologists and CRNAs in the hospital setting.

You will help ensure sterile environments, troubleshoot equipment, manage inventory across ORs and delivery suites, and assist with ABGs and blood products as requested, while upholding safety and policy standards.