Anesthesia Technician

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and OR staff in patient care. The role involves a 9:00 AM–7:30 PM schedule, five days across four 10-hour shifts.

Responsibilities include monitoring devices, instrument management, and adherence to infection control. High school diploma or GED is required; AS degree preferred with 1+ year experience in anesthesia tech or perioperative roles.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Associate of Science degree preferred.
• 1+ years in Anesthesia Technician or perioperative clinical roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs procedures, records, analyzes physiological monitoring functions with device equipment.
• Maintains inventory levels and supports cost-effective supply management.
• Calibrates and troubleshoots invasive monitoring devices and arterial line setups.
• Assists with PA catheters, Cardiac Output monitors and ECG setup and troubleshooting.
• Maintains Procedural Database and adheres to infection control guidelines.
• Performs duties within the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the unit.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Infection control

Clinical competencies

Education

High School/GED

Associate of Science (preferred)

Tools

ECG devices

Invasive monitoring equipment

Arterial line setup

Cardiac Output monitors

Job description

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. *Hours for this position are 9:00AM-7:30PM Mon-Fri 4 10 hour days*

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)

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.