Anesthesia Technician

Surgery Partners Brand; Altoona (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Surgery Partners Brand is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists by preparing and maintaining anesthesia equipment, ensuring a sterile environment, and assisting in patient monitoring before, during, and after procedures.

Responsibilities include assembling equipment, stocking medications, assisting during induction and maintenance, and upholding aseptic techniques, while also monitoring and maintaining equipment and supporting room turnover and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two-year degree from an accredited college or technical school preferred.
• BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and check equipment prior to procedures to ensure proper function.
• Stock and prepare medications, fluids, and anesthesia supplies.
• Assist during induction, spinals, maintenance, and emergent anesthesia phases.
• Maintain aseptic and sterile techniques with equipment and supplies.
• Monitor equipment functionality, troubleshoot, calibrate, and report malfunctions.
• Decontaminate, sterilize, and store reusable equipment after procedures.
• Move anesthesia carts, machines, and monitoring equipment between rooms.
• Track supply levels and rotate stock to prevent expiration.

Skills

Medical Terminology

English communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Independent work

Teamwork

Time management

Continuous learning

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year degree preferred

BLS certification upon hire

Tools

EMR systems

Secure messaging system

Job description

The Anesthesia Technician will support anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists in the delivery of anesthesia care. The technician will be responsible for preparing and maintaining anesthesia equipment and supplies, ensuring a sterile environment, and assisting in patient monitoring before, during, and after procedures.

Hours:

• Varying Shifts

Essential Job Functions:

• Assemble and check all equipment and machines prior to procedures to ensure proper functioning
• Stock and prepare medications, fluids, and anesthesia-related supplies needed for procedures
• Assist anesthesiologist and nurse anesthetists during induction, spinals, maintenance, and emergent phase of anesthesia
• Ensure the maintenance of aseptic and sterile techniques when handling equipment and supplies
• Monitor equipment functionality, troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain anesthesia equipment and report malfunctions promptly
• Decontaminate, sterilize, and properly store reusable equipment and tools after procedures
• Move anesthesia carts, machines, and monitoring equipment to different operating rooms as needed
• Track supply levels, reorder items, and rotate stock to avoid expiration
• Support staff in properly positioning patients for procedures to ensure safety and optimal access for anesthesia deliver
• Provide immediate support during code situations or anesthesia-related emergencies by preparing necessary equipment
• Assist with cleanup of the anesthesia work area and turnover of rooms between cases
• Participate in the department’s on-call rotation and respond promptly to call-ins to ensure continuous patient care and surgical support as needed
• Promptly report and document any occurrences of unusual events, safety concerns, or incidents in accordance with organization policies and procedures
• Use the organization's secure messaging platform in accordance with departmental protocols, including timely receipt and responses to communications
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Medical Terminology
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
• Quality assurance and accreditation standards
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations, patient confidentiality laws and patient rights
• Awareness of pharmacological agents used in anesthesia
• Effective English communication in verbal and written format
• Quality work including attention to detail and accuracy
• Carry out customer service standards
• Basic computer proficiency
• Prioritize tasks effectively through managing workload based on urgency and importance
• Capacity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Continuously lean and improve through staying up to date on job specific trends, policies and new technologies
• Successfully demonstrate organization-wide performance review competencies

Qualifications

• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required
• Two-year degree from an accredited college or technical school is preferred
• BLS certification is required upon hire
• Previous experience in a hospital environment is required
• Must possess a cell phone that interfaces with the organization’s secure message system
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Free meals
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match
• Wellness reimbursement

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.