Anesthesia Technician: OR Equipment & Patient Care

jeffersonhealth; New Jersey; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Associates in Healthcare, Inc. (d/b/a Jefferson Community Physicians) seeks an anesthesia technician to support operating rooms across facilities.

You will maintain anesthesia machines, drugs, and supplies, prep equipment for procedures, and assist anesthesia clinicians to ensure safe patient care. The role requires familiarity with disinfection protocols, quick response to requests, and ability to work with various devices such as fiber optic scopes and monitoring equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED diploma or equivalent completion and certification through an accredited program.
• BLS certification as per organizational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain anesthesia equipment to optimal condition and ensure readiness for cases and coordinate repairs.
• Prepare equipment and supplies per case and age-related specifications.
• Assist anesthesia clinicians and manage supplies and clerical tasks to support department operations.
• Perform Point of Care Testing and operate devices such as glucometer and iSTAT as applicable.
• Troubleshoot anesthesia equipment and respond to requests promptly.
• Assist with patient transport and mentor new anesthesia technicians.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Fiber optic scopes

TEE scopes

Glidescopes

Job description

Methodist Associates in Healthcare, Inc. (d/b/a Jefferson Community Physicians) seeks an anesthesia technician to support operating rooms across facilities.

You will maintain anesthesia machines, drugs, and supplies, prep equipment for procedures, and assist anesthesia clinicians to ensure safe patient care. The role requires familiarity with disinfection protocols, quick response to requests, and ability to work with various devices such as fiber optic scopes and monitoring equipment.