Anesthesia Technician | FT Days — Pediatric OR Support

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support operating room activities and equipment maintenance. The role involves preparing the OR, assisting anesthesia providers, monitoring equipment, and ensuring readiness for general, MAC, or regional cases.

Schedule is Day Shift, Monday–Friday from 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Training opportunities exist in additional areas such as radiology and Cath Lab, with emphasis on patient safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred 6 months of patient care experience.
• Basic understanding of anesthesia equipment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms with equipment and supplies for procedures.
• Assist anesthetists and anesthesiologists and patients.
• Conduct FDA anesthesia machine checks and maintain equipment inventories.
• Support OR scheduling by coordinating equipment needs for procedures.
• Troubleshoot machines, monitors, and equipment in clinical settings.
• Assist in invasive line placement and emergency cart management.

Skills

Patient care

Medical terminology

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Monitoring equipment

Job description

Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support operating room activities and equipment maintenance. The role involves preparing the OR, assisting anesthesia providers, monitoring equipment, and ensuring readiness for general, MAC, or regional cases.

Schedule is Day Shift, Monday–Friday from 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Training opportunities exist in additional areas such as radiology and Cath Lab, with emphasis on patient safety and teamwork.