Anesthesia Technician (Full-Time)

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support anesthesiologists during surgery by maintaining essential equipment and supplies.

The role emphasizes infection control, safety, and proper handling, cleaning, sterilizing, and disposal of items used in both regular and contaminated cases. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and possess advanced training in a hospital setting within allied health fields.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; GED equivalent programs accepted.
• Advanced training in a hospital setting in other allied health professions.

Responsibilities

• Assist Anesthesiologists with intraoperative patient care through maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Apply infection control and safety practices, including handling, cleaning, sterilizing, and disposing of equipment used in regular and contaminated cases.

Skills

High School diploma/GED

Advanced hospital training

Education

GED or equivalent

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Anesthesia Technician assists the Anesthesiologists with intraoperative patient care through maintenance of equipment and supplies. The Anesthesia Technician applies principles of infection control and safety including proper handling, cleaning, sterilizing, and disposal of equipment or supplies used in regular and contaminated cases.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Advanced training in a hospital setting in other allied health professions.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Experience in a health care settings, OR or Critical Care.
• Knowledge of sterile technique, asepsis, and ability to apply such skills.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Certified Anesthesia Technician or Certified Anesthesia Technologist.

Contacts:

• Regular contact with Medical Center personnel, patients and visitors.