Anesthesia Technician: Equipment & Patient Care Specialist

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); South Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

MUHA in South Carolina is hiring an Anesthesia Technician to support licensed providers by preparing and maintaining monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems. You will assemble equipment and assist in applying supplies for anesthesia across all ages under supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic patient-care experience, and current BLS certification; compliance with MUHA policies is mandatory and you will work closely with anesthesiology staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of direct patient care experience in a healthcare facility or related setting; or college coursework in biology, physiology, anatomy or related field; or an Associate degree; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• BLS certification required within 2 weeks of hire and maintained thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed anesthesia providers in preparation and maintenance of patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems.
• Assist in acquisition, preparation, assembly, and application of equipment and supplies for anesthesia.
• Support anesthesiologists, residents and CRNAs in performing anesthetic procedures for patients from infancy to geriatrics.

Skills

Direct patient care

Anesthesia experience preferred

BLS within 2 weeks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or equivalent

Any combination of education and experience

Job description

MUHA in South Carolina is hiring an Anesthesia Technician to support licensed providers by preparing and maintaining monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems. You will assemble equipment and assist in applying supplies for anesthesia across all ages under supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic patient-care experience, and current BLS certification; compliance with MUHA policies is mandatory and you will work closely with anesthesiology staff.