Anesthesia Technician II: Perioperative Support & Equipment

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 30,307,000 - 38,573,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health North is seeking an Anesthesia Technician II to provide essential technical support to CRNAs and Anesthesiologists in a busy perioperative setting. The role covers pediatric to geriatric patients, focusing on delivering safe, efficient anesthesia care and maintaining equipment and supplies.

The position is full-time and located in Jacksonville, FL. Required education includes a high school diploma or GED and BLS certification; preferred ATT and ACLS.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Preferred: ATT certification and ACLS.
• Experience: Less than 1 year in health care.
• Preferred: 1 year Anesthesia Technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist anesthesia with difficult intubations, use of flexible scopes, regional blocks, induction of anesthesia and wake-up.
• Support efficiency: on-time first case starts and room turnover.
• Maintain and operate Cell Saver in surgical cases.
• Maintain inventory of anesthesia meds, IV solutions, inhalation agents and supplies; stock carts.
• Troubleshoot anesthesia equipment and maintain devices.
• Set up invasive monitoring equipment.
• Provide patient-centered care and adhere to BEST behaviors for patient/family satisfaction.
• Follow infection control practices and PPE usage.
• Adhere to staffing, attendance, on-call, overtime, holidays, and disaster response policies.
• Adhere to attire, time/attendance, electronics, parking policies.
• Pursue continuing education and certifications; attend safety trainings and meetings.
• Participate in peer interviewing and peer reviews; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Self-directed

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Anesthesia machines

Inventory management

Job description

UF Health North is seeking an Anesthesia Technician II to provide essential technical support to CRNAs and Anesthesiologists in a busy perioperative setting. The role covers pediatric to geriatric patients, focusing on delivering safe, efficient anesthesia care and maintaining equipment and supplies.

The position is full-time and located in Jacksonville, FL. Required education includes a high school diploma or GED and BLS certification; preferred ATT and ACLS.