Anesthesia Technician: OR Equipment & Patient Care

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking an anesthesia technician to assist the anesthesia provider with equipment preparation and patient care in the operating suite. The role includes preparing and maintaining monitoring devices, delivery systems, medicines and supplies before, during, and after anesthesia cases, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The technician helps position patients, assists with intubation when needed, and transports patients to recovery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED/equivalent is required.
• College-level courses in Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs ordering anesthesia supplies and prepares anesthesia equipment for operating rooms.
• Maintains equipment in proper working order and stocks surgical rooms.
• Responds to anesthesia turnover between cases and alarms.
• Assists with patient transport to recovery and with line placement when directed by anesthesia staff.
• Keeps anesthesia work room neat, clean and properly stocked.
• Assists with emergency procedures for malignant hyperthermia as needed.
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements.

Skills

Anesthesia equipment

Sterile technique

Patient monitoring

Line setup

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

College Anatomy/Physiology/Microbiology courses

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

UofL Health is seeking an anesthesia technician to assist the anesthesia provider with equipment preparation and patient care in the operating suite. The role includes preparing and maintaining monitoring devices, delivery systems, medicines and supplies before, during, and after anesthesia cases, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The technician helps position patients, assists with intubation when needed, and transports patients to recovery.