Anesthesia Tech: OR Support & Equipment Specialist

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia department and surgical team during the perioperative period. The role emphasizes asepsis, equipment setup, and patient care across the lifespan.

Responsibilities include maintaining supply room organization, operating room equipment prep, and assisting with monitoring and blood management procedures. Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and principles of asepsis required.
• Knowledge of cardiovascular equipment, cardiovascular technology and anatomy required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide care to patients throughout life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

Responsibilities

• Assists in and maintains the organization of inventory in the anesthesia supply room based on established PAR levels maintaining principles of asepsis.
• Checks and cleans anesthesia machines, carts, and equipment and supplies with the exception of rubber goods.
• Assembles invasive lines (peripheral, arterial, and pulmonary artery) according to policy and procedures, maintaining aseptic technique.
• Restocks anesthesia machines and carts based on an established schedule and PAR levels.
• Assists anesthesia personnel and perioperative nurses to prepare and position patients for regional anesthesia.
• Inspects and disinfects equipment utilized by the Anesthesia Department throughout the perioperative period. (TEE Probes)
• Notifies biomedical engineering department and/or manufacturer when repairs are required.
• Assists anesthesia personnel setting up and troubleshooting monitoring equipment.
• Assists anesthesia personnel in setting up and operating equipment utilized in determining blood clotting and hemoglobin (ACT).
• Assists in various procedures related to auto transfusion including set up of blood salvaging devices.
• Orders anesthesia equipment and supplies, as directed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Asepsis principles

Cardiovascular equipment

Anatomy knowledge

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia department and surgical team during the perioperative period. The role emphasizes asepsis, equipment setup, and patient care across the lifespan.

Responsibilities include maintaining supply room organization, operating room equipment prep, and assisting with monitoring and blood management procedures. Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.