Anesthesia Technician - Night Shift

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health in Charleston, SC seeks an Anesthesia Technician for the night shift to support anesthesia providers. You will help prepare and maintain monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems and ensure supplies are ready for procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and BLS within two weeks of hire; prior patient-care experience is a plus. The MUHA/MUSC Health team emphasizes safety, compliance, and patient-first care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 2 weeks of hire is required.
• Experience in direct patient care in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain anesthesia monitoring devices and delivery systems.
• Assist licensed anesthesia providers during procedures for patients of all ages.
• Procure, assemble, and apply equipment and supplies for anesthesia.

Skills

Patient care

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Monitoring devices

Job description

Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Job Description Summary
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC000267 CHS - Anesthesia (Main)
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-22
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
The Anesthesia Technician - Night Shift reports to the Anesthesia Technician Supervisor. Under limited supervision, the Anesthesia Technician assists licensed anesthesia providers in the preparation and maintenance of patient monitoring devices and Anesthesia delivery systems. The Anesthesia Technician assists in the acquisition, preparation, assembly, and application of the equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia. This role performs a variety of technical and supportive patient care tasks to assist attending anesthesiologists, residents and CRNAs in performing anesthetic procedures for patients ranging from infancy to geriatrics.
Additional Job Description
High school diploma or equivalent. One year of direct patient care experience, in a healthcare facility; or supply experience in a healthcare setting or work experience with medical equipment/supplies; or college coursework in biology, physiology, anatomy or related scientific field; or an Associate degree; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Anesthesia technician experience preferred. Compliance in maintaining BLS and any other annual competencies is mandatory. Failure to abide by MUHA policies are subject to disciplinary action, including termination. Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain a Current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent).
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