Anesthesia Technician

The University of Kansas Hospital; Missouri; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Liberty, Missouri is seeking a part-time Anesthesia Technician. This role involves assisting anesthesiologists and OR staff in patient care while maintaining precise monitoring functions. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, and an associate degree in science is preferred. Additionally, Basic Cardiac Life Support certification is required. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in monitoring devices and be dedicated to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Preferred associate degree in science or related field.
• 1+ years of experience in anesthesia technician or clinical roles.
• Ability to follow infection control guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist anesthesiologist and OR staff in patient care.
• Perform and troubleshoot monitoring functions.
• Maintain inventory levels and procedural database.
• Follow infection control guidelines.
• Follow infection control guidelines and proper equipment handling.
• Complete procedural databases as required.

Skills

Invasive monitoring devices troubleshooting

Cardiac Output monitors setup

Arterial line setup

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Associate of Science

1+ year anesthesia technician experience

Job description

Job ID: R-50103 Job Type: Part time Location: Liberty, Missouri

Position Summary / Career Interest

Under the direction of the Anesthesia Technician Manager, this position is responsible for the performance of quality customer care. In this support role the Technician will assist the anesthesiologist, perfusionist and OR staff members in patient care and support as ordered and prescribed by the attending surgeon, anesthesiologist or perfusionist.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Performs procedures, recording, analyzing and diagnosing various physiological monitoring functions, with the variety of devices, equipment or techniques.
• Facilitates processes to maintain successful inventory levels and cost-effective practice of supply management by team members; including supportive strategies for cost-containment
• Demonstrates abilities and competencies in performing procedures, recording, analyzing and diagnosing various physiological monitoring functions, with the following devices, equipment or techniques:
• Invasive monitoring devices; calibrate and troubleshoot
• Arterial line setup
• Pa catheters setup and assist
• Cardiac Output monitors setup and assist
• ECG, attach and troubleshoot
• POC testing
• Autologous Blood Recovery System
• Directional Doppler
• Other equipment relevant to position
• Maintain Procedural Database
• Follow Infection Control Guidelines for maintaining, clean and use of non-disposable equipment and maintain timely changes of indwelling catheters and lines.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or GED.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate of Science
• 1 or more years Anesthesia Technician; or Perioperative or Procedural patient‑facing clinical roles.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

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