Anesthesia Technician (Experience preferred)

Advocatehealth; Oconomowoc (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support surgical teams by setting up and maintaining monitoring equipment, assisting with procedures, and ensuring patient safety. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work in high-pressure environments. This role requires a commitment to patient care and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Typically 1 year in a surgical, medical, or related healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain monitoring equipment and assist with invasive procedures.
• Calibrate systems for accurate readings.
• Provide age-specific patient care based on developmental knowledge.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Basic Computer Proficiency

Education

High School Graduate

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• Sets up monitoring equipment in the operating room, including the operating table, autotransfusion system, ECG and temperature cables, hyper/hypothermia blanket, medication and pressure manifolds, rapid infusion warmer, recorders, defibrillators, patient monitoring system, and TEE machines.
• Assists during surgical procedures with arterial pressure lines, central venous and Swan-Ganz catheter insertions, blood draws, ventilator checks, monitor operation, and identification of specialized equipment for difficult intubations.
• Calibrates pressures and recording systems to ensure accurate readings.
• Assists in patient transfers to and from the operating room, manages data collection, and establishes monitoring at the destination.
• Cleans and maintains equipment, stocks supplies, and moves anesthesia equipment as needed.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions to ensure safety and functionality, using backup equipment when necessary.
• Provides age-appropriate patient care, demonstrating knowledge of growth and development principles, and interprets patient data to meet individual needs.

Major Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain monitoring equipment and assist with invasive procedures.
• Calibrate systems for accurate readings.
• Assist with patient transfers and data collection.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment.
• Provide age-specific patient care based on developmental knowledge.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, obtained within 6 months if not already held.

Education Required

• High School Graduate.

Experience Required

• Typically 1 year in a surgical, medical, or related healthcare setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Commitment to ongoing education for hospital certifications.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Operate all necessary equipment.
• Work in environments with chemical and radiation hazards, wearing protective clothing as needed.
• Stand, sit, walk, and lift throughout the shift.
• Lift up to 50 lbs., 20 lbs. overhead, and carry 40 lbs. over a distance.
• Push/pull with 30 lbs. force and perform transfers with assistance.

This job description provides a general overview and may include additional duties as required.