Anesthesia Technician: Equipment & Patient Safety Pro

University Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health's Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, MO, seeks an Anesthesia Technician in the Anesthesia Department. This full-time role (7:00 AM–3:30 PM) supports anesthesia providers, maintaining equipment and prep areas to ensure safe, efficient patient care.

You will calibrate devices, troubleshoot issues, reprocess endoscopes, assist with infection prevention, and help with documentation and billing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED completed.
• Basic computer, typing, and keyboarding skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain anesthesia equipment, instruments, supplies, and procedure areas.
• Perform daily equipment calibrations, troubleshoot issues, and educate staff on equipment use.
• Clean, process, and document the high-level disinfection of flexible endoscopes according to established protocols.
• Provide support across designated clinical areas while responding to changing patient care and departmental needs.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with billing, reporting, and other departmental duties.
• Promote patient safety, infection prevention, and teamwork in every aspect of the role.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Calm under pressure

Independent work

Collaborative work

Basic computer skills

Typing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

University Health's Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, MO, seeks an Anesthesia Technician in the Anesthesia Department. This full-time role (7:00 AM–3:30 PM) supports anesthesia providers, maintaining equipment and prep areas to ensure safe, efficient patient care.

You will calibrate devices, troubleshoot issues, reprocess endoscopes, assist with infection prevention, and help with documentation and billing.