Anesthesia Technician - Day Shift

UMC Health System; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UMC Health System is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support anesthesia staff by planning and arranging the necessary equipment and supplies for operating room procedures, ensuring patient safety and smooth workflow. The role involves on-site duties with a Monday–Friday schedule, including assisting with transport, preparing IV solutions, and maintaining anesthesia-related documentation.

A High School diploma or GED and BLS are required, with strong English communication and on-call

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of pharmacology, sterile processing, ECG, arterial monitoring, blood gas analyzer, and anesthesia equipment.
• Excellent communication in English; read, write and speak effectively.
• Able to work a flexible schedule and be on call when needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and arranges anesthesia equipment and supplies for daily use in the operating room.
• Assists with patient transport/transfer as needed.
• Stocks, cleans, and maintains anesthesia medications, supplies, and equipment.
• Prepares suction equipment, IV solutions, and related supplies prior to patient arrival.
• Maintains anesthesiology lab and related documentation.
• Assists medical staff and residents as requested.

Skills

Effective communication

English proficiency

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

BLS Certification

Anesthesia equipment handling

Job description

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Job Summary

The Anesthesia Technician is responsible for assisting medical staff and planning, securing, and arranging the necessary equipment and supplies for anesthesia needs in the operating room.

Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm

Job Specific Responsibilities

Daily assignments may include but are not limited to:

• Performs lab test, report findings, and maintain required documentation
• Accompany patient during transport/transfer as needed
• Stocks, cleans, and ensures set-up of medications, supplies, and equipment used daily by anesthesia staff
• Prepares suction equipment, IV solutions, and pressure bangs prior to each patient’s arrival
• Performs lab test, report findings, and maintain required documentation
• Maintains anesthesiology lab and necessary supplies
• Assist medical staff and residents as requested
• All other assigned duties related to Anesthesia Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED

Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations

• Basic Life Skills Certification (BLS)

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic pharmacology, sterile processing, basic ECG, arterial monitoring, blood gas electrolyte analyzer, anesthesia equipment
• Understanding of basic anatomy and physiology of the body
• Effective communicator; Must read, write, and speak English
• Should be able to work flexible schedule and be “on call” when needed

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships

This position will interact with patients, their families, and hospital medical staff in various departments.

Physical Capabilities

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds. There are extended period of standing and frequent walking. Visual acuity (computers, typing, reading, writing) is required for assigned duties.

Environmental/Working Conditions

This position is subject to indoor temperature changes. Work done intraoperative is performed in a high- risk area for exposure to blood borne pathogens.

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.

Benefits

• Resilience program
• Emotional
• Physical
• Spiritual
• Financial
• Career
• Community
• On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)
• Discounted Pharmacy Cost
• Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region)
• Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match
• PTO & Extended Illness
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• And more at: https://apps.umchealthsystem.com/documents/wellness.pdf

UMC Vision, Mission and Standards

Vision: To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the Country

Mission Statement: Service is our passion. We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow’s healthcare professionals.

Standards of Excellence: Attitude, Communication, Responsiveness, Compassion, Teamwork, Ownership, Safety and Respect

About UMC Magnet Designated 501 licensed beds 62 Site locations Regions only Level I Trauma Center Regions only BICU DNV accredited Primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Texas by Texas Monthly

UMC Physicians Culture, Vision, Mission, and Standards

Culture: Service is Our Passion

Vision: The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare.

Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient.

Standards: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Kindness

About UMCP 35 Practice Locations – private practices and urgent care centers Over 125 physicians and advanced practice providers Ranked as “One of the Best Places to Work in Texas” by Texas Monthly Employee Engagement Score of 96% measured by Press Ganey Associates