Anesthesia Technician 1

Tampa General Hospital; Spring Hill (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital North seeks an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia team before, during, and after patient procedures in the operating rooms. You will manage anesthesia equipment inventory, prepare and sterilize supplies, and assist with regional anesthesia as needed.

The role requires accuracy in inventory, coordination with Biomedical staff, and participation in ongoing competency activities. Collaborate with anesthesia and nursing teams to ensure smooth OR operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with anesthesia supplies preferred.
• BLS certification is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory levels of anesthesia equipment and supplies, including anesthesia carts, emergency airway carts, and the anesthesia supply areas.
• Prepares, cleans, sterilizes, and maintains reusable anesthesia equipment and supplies according to established standards. Coordinates maintenance with Biomedical Department and reports issues.
• Assembles and displays supplies, equipment, drugs, and monitoring equipment needed for all cases 100% of the time.
• Correctly prepares invasive monitoring lines and assists anesthesia providers as needed in accordance with department standards.
• Assists anesthesiologists with induction, spinal, epidural and regional anesthesia.
• Assist in transporting patients and equipment as needed.
• Check reserve tanks of nitrous oxide, air, and oxygen on each machine to ensure adequate supply.
• Replaces tanks and maintains inventory per policies.
• Transports pharmacy items, central supply, blood, and blood products.
• Participate in ongoing educational and competency verification activities for anesthesia technician activities.
• Assists in room turnovers and cleaning.

Skills

Sterilization

Inventory management

Equipment handling

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Job description

Job Description

Description

The Anesthesia Technician assists the anesthesia team prior to, during, and following patient procedures in various Operating rooms across Tampa General Hospital North. Individuals in this position are proficient in the sterilization, maintenance, packing, and resupplying of the most complex anesthesia supplies and equipment in the operating room, and when available, responds to codes with anesthesia. This Anesthesia Technician works collaboratively with Anesthesia, Nursing staff, and off-site resources.

Essential Functions

• Maintain inventory levels of anesthesia equipment and supplies, including anesthesia carts, emergency airway carts, and the anesthesia supply areas.
• Prepares, cleans, sterilizes, and maintains reusable anesthesia equipment and supplies according to established standard. Coordinates anesthesia equipment maintenance and repair with the Biomedical Department and service technicians, and reports equipment malfunction/failures or other unusual circumstances to OR Director.
• Assembles and displays the necessary supplies, equipment, drugs, and monitoring equipment needed for all cases 100% of the time.
• Correctly prepares invasive monitoring lines for use and assists the anesthesia providers when requested in accordance with standards of the anesthesia department.
• Assists anesthesiologists with induction, spinal, epidural and regional anesthesia.
• Assist in transporting patients and equipment as needed.
• Accurately checks the reserve tanks of nitrous oxide, air, and oxygen on each machine to ensure that an adequate supply exists for emergency use.
• Replaces tanks when needed and maintains an adequate inventory in the department at all times according to established policies and procedures
• Transports pharmacy items, central supply items, blood, and blood products in a timely manner 100% of the time and according to department procedures.
• Participate in ongoing educational and competency verification activities applicable to anesthesia technician activities.
• Assists in room turnovers and cleaning.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or
• GED

Certification

• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) through American Red Cross or American Heart Association

Work Experience and Additional Information