Anesthesia Technician: Equipment Setup & Patient Care

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami Health System is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to assist anesthesiologists by setting up equipment and preparing medications. The role includes maintaining supplies, testing equipment, sterilizing reusable gear, and reporting malfunctions to appropriate personnel.

The position requires an Associate degree and at least two years of relevant experience, with strong teamwork, communication, and technical proficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in relevant field required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, organizes, and maintains anesthesia workroom, supplies, and equipment.
• Prepares and maintains patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems pre, intra, and post anesthesia.
• Takes into consideration age-specific issues to meet the needs of the various patient groups.
• Maintains quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Documents and maintains preventative maintenance and quality records.
• Assists with transport of patients and laboratory specimens.
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and meetings, and in-services.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Associate degree in relevant field

Job description

The University of Miami Health System is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to assist anesthesiologists by setting up equipment and preparing medications. The role includes maintaining supplies, testing equipment, sterilizing reusable gear, and reporting malfunctions to appropriate personnel.

The position requires an Associate degree and at least two years of relevant experience, with strong teamwork, communication, and technical proficiency.