Anesthesia Technician B (6am-2:30pm)

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital in Newark, NJ seeks an Anesthesia Technician B to support the anesthesia team, ensure sterile technique, and manage equipment and supplies for anesthesia procedures.

The role handles equipment maintenance, par level inventory, and under supervision may assist with pharmaceuticals and supply distribution as part of the anesthesia team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience working in a healthcare environment required.
• Familiarity with anesthesia equipment care and/or sterilization technique preferred.
• ASATT certification for Anesthesia Technician or related work experience preferred.
• Must possess the ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Assist anesthesia team by safely distributing anesthesia equipment and supplies.
• Clean, decontaminate, and sterilize anesthesia supplies and equipment; follow sterile technique and universal precautions.
• Perform and document equipment maintenance, order and maintain par levels of anesthesia equipment and intravenous solutions.
• Under supervision, handle pharmaceuticals related to anesthesia administration and requisition supplies to maintain par levels.
• Assist team members as directed to support anesthesia procedures.

Job description

The primary purpose of the Anesthesia Technician B position is to support the anesthesia team by assisting the Anesthesiologists and Nurse Anesthetists who are performing anesthetic procedures for patients. Responsible for cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization of anesthesia supplies and equipment; understands and utilizes sterile technique and universal precautions. Performs and documents equipment maintenance, orders and maintains par levels of anesthesia equipment and intravenous solutions. Under supervision, handles pharmaceuticals related to the administration of anesthesia, including but not limited to, rotating supplies, requisitioning supplies to maintain par levels, removing expired medications, stocking carts, etc. Assists members of the anesthesia team as directed, by safely and appropriately distributing anesthesia equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent required. One (1) year of experience working in a healthcare environment required. Familiarity with anesthesia equipment care and/or sterilization technique preferred. ASATT certification for Anesthesia Technician or related work experience preferred. Must possess the ability to work as part of a team and independently. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English to perform the duties of the position.