Anesthesia Technician: OR Equipment & Supplies Pro

Socket.dev; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support anesthesiologists in the operating room, prepare medications and supplies, and maintain anesthesia equipment across multiple ORs in New Jersey. You will ensure sterile technique, assist with line placement, and coordinate with OR, SPD and Pharmacy to keep supplies available.

The role emphasizes daily system checks, patient safety, and adherence to infection control standards across Cardiac, L&D, MRI and Endoscopy suites.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Advanced hospital-based training in allied health professions.
• Certification as Anesthesia Technician or Anesthesia Technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist anesthesiologists in the OR and prepare medications, IV solutions and transducers as per protocol.
• Prepare and assist the Anesthesiologist for arterial/central lines and Swan-Ganz catheters using sterile technique.
• Draw blood sample from femoral line and perform cardiac output test.
• Clean and perform daily system checks and routine maintenance on anesthesia machines; ensure readiness before each case.
• Stock and order anesthesia supplies; liaison between OR, SPD, and Pharmacy to assure supply availability.
• Adhere to infection control and safety standards and assist across multiple OR areas including Cardiac, L&D, MRI and Endoscopy.

Education

High School diploma, GED, and/or GED equivalent programs.

Advanced training in a hospital setting in other allied health professions.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred: Certified Anesthesia Technician or Certified Anesthesia Technologist.

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support anesthesiologists in the operating room, prepare medications and supplies, and maintain anesthesia equipment across multiple ORs in New Jersey. You will ensure sterile technique, assist with line placement, and coordinate with OR, SPD and Pharmacy to keep supplies available.

The role emphasizes daily system checks, patient safety, and adherence to infection control standards across Cardiac, L&D, MRI and Endoscopy suites.