Anesthesia Technician - OR Equipment & Prep Pro

Community Health Systems; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia team in preparing equipment, assisting with procedures, and maintaining supplies. You will work under the supervision of anesthesiologists and CRNAs to ensure readiness and safe patient care across procedures in various clinical areas.

The role emphasizes sterile technique, equipment troubleshooting, and collaboration with nursing and anesthesia staff, with responsibilities including case setup, supply

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Anesthesia Technician program preferred or
• College coursework in Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, or related fields preferred
• 0-2 years of Anesthesia Technician experience in hospital or surgical setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares anesthetizing locations by setting up, calibrating, and maintaining monitoring devices and anesthesia equipment for scheduled procedures.
• Assists anesthesia providers with aseptic or sterile techniques during invasive and non-invasive procedures, including airway management.
• Monitors and reports abnormal changes in patient vitals or appearance to anesthesia providers.
• Obtains and stocks anesthesia supplies in operating rooms, labor and delivery suites, and other procedural areas.
• Assists with laboratory tests and results, including ABGs, ACTs, and other point-of-care tests.
• Prepares, obtains, and delivers blood products and pharmaceuticals as requested by the anesthesia team.
• Provides technical guidance and instruction to other anesthesia technicians and team members as needed.
• Assists with patient transport, positioning, and application of monitors under supervision.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions, coordinating with repair departments for timely resolution.
• Maintains readiness for routine and emergency procedures as directed.

Skills

Equipment setup

Sterile techniques

Organization

Communication

Calm under pressure

Patient safety

Education

Anesthesia Tech program

Biology/Physiology/Anatomy coursework

0-2 years hospital experience

LVN experience (1-2 years)

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia team in preparing equipment, assisting with procedures, and maintaining supplies. You will work under the supervision of anesthesiologists and CRNAs to ensure readiness and safe patient care across procedures in various clinical areas.

The role emphasizes sterile technique, equipment troubleshooting, and collaboration with nursing and anesthesia staff, with responsibilities including case setup, supply