Anesthesia Technician: OR Equipment & Monitors Pro

Hackensack Meridian Health; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists in the operating room. Responsibilities include preparing equipment, connecting monitoring lines, and assisting with infusion sets and patient care to ensure smooth surgical procedures.

The role requires OR experience, familiarity with OR supplies, and a solid understanding of sterile technique. Certification as an Anesthesia Technician or Technologist is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Experience in the OR and familiarity with OR supplies and a hospital setting.
• Knowledge of sterile technique and asepsis.

Responsibilities

• Support anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists by preparing and setting up equipment for surgical cases.
• Connect monitoring lines and prepare infusion sets, apply to the patient, and operate common physiological monitors.
• Draw arterial blood gas and other blood specimens; operate, calibrate, and perform routine maintenance on operating room equipment.
• Possess ability to perform specialized tests related to activated coagulation time for surgical patients.

Skills

OR experience

Sterile technique

Anesthesia equipment handling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists in the operating room. Responsibilities include preparing equipment, connecting monitoring lines, and assisting with infusion sets and patient care to ensure smooth surgical procedures.

The role requires OR experience, familiarity with OR supplies, and a solid understanding of sterile technique. Certification as an Anesthesia Technician or Technologist is preferred.