Anesthesia Technician

Bryan Health; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan Health in Lincoln, NE is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support nurses and anesthesiologists by preparing and handling anesthesia equipment and supplies.

You will perform routine maintenance, assist with inventory, and ensure clean, sterile conditions in the anesthesia area, contributing to safe patient care and efficient operating room workflows.

Strong attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced hospital environment are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Prior hospital or surgical supply/equipment experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Order, receive, and track anesthesia supplies and equipment.
• Maintain anesthesia inventory records for supplies, drugs and equipment.
• Clean, sterilize, assemble, troubleshoot, and service anesthesia equipment.
• Restock supplies and medications in anesthesia cabinets and carts.
• Clean anesthesia area and equipment.
• Assist anesthesia team in equipment preparation and use.
• Disassemble/reassemble, clean and disinfect equipment and supplies.
• Manage anesthesia medication inventory including stock rotation.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Sterilization

Inventory management

Supply receiving

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Anesthesia Technician assists nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologists in the acquisition, preparation, and application of the equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia.Performs first line equipment maintenance and servicing including cleaning and sterilizing, assembling, troubleshooting, and requisitioning equipment.Maintains supply/drugs/equipment inventory.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 1. Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
• 2. Orders and receives anesthesia supplies and equipment; maintains anesthesia inventory records for supplies, drugs and equipment.
• 3. Receives/assesses and delivers items for repair; performs routine equipment maintenance and servicing including cleaning and sterilizing, assembly, and troubleshooting.
• 4. Restocks supplies and medication in anesthesia cabinets and anesthesia carts.
• 5. Cleans anesthesia area and equipment.
• 6. Assists nurse anesthetist and anesthesiologist in the acquisition, preparation, and application of the equipment and supplies utilized in anesthesia administration.
• 7. Accurately disassembles/reassembles, cleans and disinfects equipment and supplies.
• 8. Maintains anesthesia medication inventory including ordering, stock rotation and the return of outdated medications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalency required.Prior hospital or surgical supply/equipment experience desired.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.