Anesthesia Technician I

Arkansas Children's Hospital; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 21,077 - 26,312; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's Hospital is seeking an Anesthesia Technician for the Day Shift in the Anesthesiology department. This full-time role runs Mon-Fri from 6:30 to 15:00, supporting the operating room with equipment setup, cleaning, and sterile processing.

There are no formal education requirements listed; a high school diploma or GED or equivalent is recommended. The position starts with a wage range typical for entry-level anesthesia support in Springdale, AR.

Qualifications

• No education requirements
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Checks equipment at shift start per policies.
• Ensures needed equipment and supplies are available.
• Cleans and restocks anesthesia carts and equipment.
• Cleans, decontaminates and sterilizes anesthesia equipment.
• Assists physician in patient prep for induction.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED or equivalent

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Work Shift

Day Shift

Time Type

Full time

Department

CC094270 Anesthesiology

Summary

Full Time, Mon-Fri, 630-1500

Salary

Most new hires start between $15.30-$19.10 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information

The Anesthesia Technician focuses on cleaning and maintaining equipment during surgery process and the operating room for each procedure as directed.

Required Education

No education requirements

Recommended Education

High school diploma or GED or equivalent

Required Work Experience

Entry Level - Experience not Required.

Recommended Work Experience

Required Certifications

Recommended Certifications

Description

• Checks equipment and supplies at the beginning of shift according to department policies and procedures.
• Ensures that proper equipment and supplies are available and present for procedure according to department policies and procedures.
• Cleans and restocks anesthesia carts and helps protect and maintain anesthesia and anesthesia-related equipment according to department policies and procedures.
• Cleans, decontaminates and sterilizes anesthesia equipment including but not limited to laryngoscope blades, Magill forceps, light wands, flexible fiber-optic bronchoscopes Doppler probes, tub benders, and bullard.
• Assists physician in preparing patient for induction and emergency procedure according to department policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.