Anesthesia Tech, PRN Evenings

Merit Health River Oaks; Wells (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Health River Oaks is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia team by preparing equipment, maintaining devices, and assisting with procedures. Under the supervision of anesthesiologists and CRNAs, you will help ensure readiness and safety across ORs and delivery suites, contributing to efficient patient care.

Key responsibilities include maintaining sterile fields, managing supplies, and supporting ABG and ACT testing, while coordinating with the team to handle

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited anesthesia technician program or related training.
• Biology, physiology, anatomy coursework preferred.
• 0-2 years in anesthesia tech role preferred; LVN experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare anesthetizing locations and maintain monitoring devices and equipment for procedures.
• Assist anesthesia providers with aseptic techniques and airway management.
• Monitor and report vital sign changes to anesthesia teams.
• Stock anesthesia supplies and ensure readiness across ORs and labor/delivery.
• Assist with ABG, ACTs and other point‑of‑care tests as requested.
• Provide guidance to teammates and assist with patient transport and positioning.

Skills

Equipment setup

Monitoring devices

Sterile techniques

Communication skills

Emergency responsiveness

Education

Anesthesia Technician program

Biology/Physiology/Anatomy coursework

LVN experience (preferred)

Tools

ABG analyzers

Monitoring systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Anesthesia Technician supports the anesthesia team in delivering safe and efficient patient care by preparing equipment, assisting with procedures, and maintaining anesthesia supplies. This role involves working under the supervision of anesthesiologists and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to facilitate smooth and effective operations in areas requiring anesthesia. The Anesthesia Technician plays a vital role in maintaining a sterile and organized environment, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring readiness for a variety of procedures across all patient populations.

Essential Functions

• Prepares anesthetizing locations by setting up, calibrating, and maintaining monitoring devices and anesthesia equipment for scheduled procedures.
• Assists anesthesia providers with aseptic or sterile techniques during non-invasive and invasive procedures, including airway management and intravenous or arterial line placement.
• Monitors and reports abnormal changes in patient vital signs or physical appearance to anesthesia providers.
• Obtains and stocks anesthesia supplies in operating rooms, labor and delivery suites, and other procedural areas to ensure readiness.
• Assists with laboratory tests and results, including arterial blood gases (ABGs), activated clotting times (ACTs), and other point-of-care tests.
• Prepares, obtains, and delivers blood products and pharmaceuticals as requested by the anesthesia team.
• Provides technical guidance and instruction to other anesthesia technicians, and team members as needed.
• Assists with patient transport, positioning, and application of monitors under the supervision of the anesthesia team.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions, ensuring timely resolution by coordinating with the appropriate repair departments.
• Maintains immediate availability to assist with routine and emergency procedures as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Anesthesia Technician program preferred or
• College or coursework in Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, or related scientific fields preferred
• 0-2 years of experience as an Anesthesia Technician in a hospital or surgical setting preferred
• 1-2 years of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in setting up, calibrating, and maintaining anesthesia equipment and monitoring devices.
• Knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques for assisting with invasive and non-invasive procedures.
• Strong organizational skills to manage supplies and maintain readiness across multiple procedural areas.
• Effective communication skills to interact with anesthesia providers, nurses, and other healthcare team members.
• Ability to remain calm and responsive in high-pressure and emergency situations.
• Familiarity with patient care protocols and safety standards.

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support required
• Cer.A.TT - Certified Anesthesia Technologist preferred