Anesthesia Technician: OR Equipment & Prep Pro

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine in the United States is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia care team in the operating room, ensuring efficient patient care by maintaining equipment and supplies and restocking stands. The role includes assisting in invasive monitoring, prepping laryngoscope equipment, IV setups, and coordinating with clinicians for urgent cases.

Qualifications include an HS diploma or GED, completion of an anesthesia technician program or related field preferred, and Basic

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED required.
• Graduate of an Anesthesia Technician program or related program preferred.
• 1+ years of Experience, if not a graduate of an Anesthesia Technician program or Certified Technician/Technologist preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required).
• Cert Anesthesia Tchn.
• Certified Anesthesia Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide service where needed for the Anesthesia clinical provider.
• Sets up O.R. for demanding cases according licensing restrictions which may include the following: preparation of laryngoscope and intubation equipment, preparation and labeling of blank syringes, IV bag and tubing set-up, and set-up of IV warming devices.
• Perform quality control tests for point of care testing.
• Responsible for supply and inventory of equipment, such as reporting equipment in need of repair.
• Assists in preparation and draping of patient for invasive monitoring/ Procedures by the Anesthesia clinical provider. This includes, but is not limited to the retrieval of non-narcotics and blood products.
• Assists Anesthesia clinical provider with volume infusions as directed during intraoperative volume resuscitations.

Skills

Basic life support

Anesthesia support

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Anesthesia Technician program

Job description

Penn Medicine in the United States is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia care team in the operating room, ensuring efficient patient care by maintaining equipment and supplies and restocking stands. The role includes assisting in invasive monitoring, prepping laryngoscope equipment, IV setups, and coordinating with clinicians for urgent cases.

Qualifications include an HS diploma or GED, completion of an anesthesia technician program or related field preferred, and Basic