Anesthesia Technician - Equipment Setup & Patient Care

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia team in delivering safe patient care.

The role involves preparing equipment, assisting with procedures, and maintaining anesthesia supplies under supervision of anesthesiologists and CRNAs. The technician contributes to sterile environments, troubleshoots equipment, and ensures readiness across operating rooms and care areas.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Anesthesia Technician program preferred.
• College or coursework in Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, or related scientific fields 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 procedures, including airway management and IV/arterial access.
• Monitors and reports abnormal changes in patient vitals to anesthesia providers.
• Obtains and stocks anesthesia supplies in ORs and other procedural areas.
• Assists with laboratory tests and results (ABGs, ACTs, etc.).
• Prepares, obtains, and delivers blood products and pharmaceuticals as requested.
• Provides guidance to other anesthesia technicians and team members.
• Assists with patient transport, positioning, and monitor application.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions and coordinates repairs.
• Maintains readiness for routine and emergency procedures.

Skills

Anesthesia equipment setup

Aseptic technique

Monitoring devices proficiency

Communication under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

Anesthesia Technician program completion

Biology/Physiology/Anatomy coursework

LVN experience preferred

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia team in delivering safe patient care.

The role involves preparing equipment, assisting with procedures, and maintaining anesthesia supplies under supervision of anesthesiologists and CRNAs. The technician contributes to sterile environments, troubleshoots equipment, and ensures readiness across operating rooms and care areas.