Anesthesia Technician: Equipment Prep & Patient Care

Merit Health River Oaks; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Health River Oaks is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia team by preparing equipment, assisting with procedures, and maintaining anesthesia supplies. You will work under supervision of anesthesiologists and CRNAs to ensure readiness and safe care across procedures.

Key responsibilities include setting up monitors and equipment, assisting with sterile techniques, and helping with ABGs and blood products, with a focus on organization and readiness across multiple areas.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Anesthesia Technician program preferred.
• Biology/Physiology/Anatomy coursework preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience as an Anesthesia Technician in a hospital or surgical setting preferred.
• 1-2 years of LVN experience preferred.
• BLS required.
• Cer.A.TT - Certified Anesthesia Technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares anesthetizing locations by setting up, calibrating, and maintaining monitoring devices and anesthesia equipment for scheduled procedures.
• Assists anesthesia providers with sterile techniques during procedures, including airway management and IV/arterial line placement.
• Monitors and reports abnormal changes in patient vitals to anesthesia providers.
• Obtains and stocks anesthesia supplies in operating rooms and other procedural areas.
• Assists with ABGs, ACTs, and other point-of-care tests.
• Prepares and delivers blood products and pharmaceuticals as requested by the anesthesia team.
• Provides guidance to other anesthesia technicians and team members as needed.
• Assists with patient transport, positioning, and monitor application under supervision.

Skills

Anesthesia equipment setup

Aseptic technique

Monitoring devices

Education

Accredited Anesthesia Technician program

Biology/Physiology/Anatomy coursework

Job description

Merit Health River Oaks is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia team by preparing equipment, assisting with procedures, and maintaining anesthesia supplies. You will work under supervision of anesthesiologists and CRNAs to ensure readiness and safe care across procedures.

Key responsibilities include setting up monitors and equipment, assisting with sterile techniques, and helping with ABGs and blood products, with a focus on organization and readiness across multiple areas.