Anesthesia Technician

UPMC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for maintaining anesthesia supplies, preparing equipment for procedures, and supporting anesthesia providers. Your contributions will ensure the highest standards of patient care during anesthetic procedures. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative environment where your skills will directly impact patient outcomes. If you are passionate about healthcare and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with anesthesia equipment and supplies is essential.
• Knowledge of sterilization and decontamination processes is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain anesthesia supplies and ensure efficient transport of equipment.
• Assist anesthesia providers with IVs and monitoring lines.

Skills

Anesthesia Equipment Maintenance

Inventory Management

Communication Skills

Sterilization Techniques

IV Setup

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification in Anesthesia Technology

Tools

Blood Cell Saver

Anesthesia Machines

Job description

Job Description: Anesthesia Technician

Performs a variety of duties related to and involving the processing and preparing of room, equipment, and supplies for patients undergoing anesthetic procedures.

Responsibilities:

1. Maintain anesthesia supplies and drugs by establishing inventory levels, requisitioning supplies and drugs, and restocking supply and drug inventories.
2. Efficiently transport gas machines and other anesthesia equipment and supplies to and from outside of Operating Room off-site locations.
3. Assist with offsite anesthesia cases.
4. Retrieve, carry, and appropriately distribute necessary medications to the Anesthesiologist, CRNA, or PA for the preparation or care of a patient for anesthesia.
5. Communicate effectively with anesthesia and operating room staff to ensure daily operating room assignments are prioritized at the start of each shift. Remain accessible in operating rooms at all times.
6. Disassemble, decontaminate, and sterilize anesthesia equipment and supplies. Report equipment problems to the Chief Anesthesia Technician.
7. Retrieve and appropriately distribute equipment necessary to prepare a patient for anesthesia, including specialty equipment for invasive lines, monitoring, difficult airway, and pediatric procedures.
8. Stock carts and surgical suites with required supplies as outlined on the anesthesia surgical suite stock par list.
9. Operate Blood Cell Saver.
10. Participate in turning over rooms to ensure minimal downtime between cases.
11. Maintain equipment by preparing, testing, and setting up various anesthetic devices for surgical use; troubleshoot equipment issues; perform preventative maintenance and routine cleaning.
12. Support anesthesia providers by setting up IVs, central venous lines, and arterial lines; assembling necessary drugs, syringes, and needles; opening prepackaged sterile trays.
13. Assist with the placement of invasive monitoring lines, such as arterial, venous, and PA catheters, during pre, intra, and post-operative phases.
14. Assist in the delivery of blood samples to the lab and retrieval of blood products.
15. Perform Point of Care (POC) diagnostic laboratory assays/testing procedures after initial competency is achieved.
16. Maintain adequate stock in the workroom and keep the area clean and orderly.
17. Assist with lines and specialty room set-ups, including difficult airway management.
18. Maintain complete and accurate records and reports.