Anesthesia Technician: Equipment & Procedure Support

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center in Knoxville, TN is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia team by preparing equipment, assisting with procedures, and maintaining supplies for operating rooms and other anesthesia areas.

Under supervision of anesthesiologists and CRNAs, you will monitor devices, troubleshoot equipment, assist with airway management and lab tests, and help ensure readiness for diverse procedures across patient populations.

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares anesthetizing locations by setting up, calibrating, and maintaining monitoring devices and anesthesia equipment for scheduled procedures.
• Assists anesthesia providers with aseptic or sterile techniques during non-invasive and invasive procedures, including airway management and intravenous or arterial line placement.
• Monitors and reports abnormal changes in patient vital signs or physical appearance to anesthesia providers.
• Obtains and stocks anesthesia supplies in operating rooms, labor and delivery suites, and other procedural areas to ensure readiness.
• Assists with laboratory tests and results, including arterial blood gases (ABGs), activated clotting times (ACTs), and other point-of-care tests.
• Prepares, obtains, and delivers blood products and pharmaceuticals as requested by the anesthesia team.
• Provides technical guidance and instruction to other anesthesia technicians, and team members as needed.
• Assists with patient transport, positioning, and application of monitors under the supervision of the anesthesia team.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions, ensuring timely resolution by coordinating with the appropriate repair departments.
• Maintains immediate availability to assist with routine and emergency procedures as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Anesthesia equipment setup

Airway management

Sterile technique

Equipment troubleshooting

Communication with team

Education

Accredited Anesthesia Technician program

Job description

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center in Knoxville, TN is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia team by preparing equipment, assisting with procedures, and maintaining supplies for operating rooms and other anesthesia areas.

Under supervision of anesthesiologists and CRNAs, you will monitor devices, troubleshoot equipment, assist with airway management and lab tests, and help ensure readiness for diverse procedures across patient populations.