Anesthesia Technician: OR Equipment & Support

University Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health seeks an Anesthesia Technician to assist in acquiring, preparing, and applying anesthesia equipment for safe delivery of anesthesia. You will support routine and complex cases, maintain stock, and help position patients for surgery under supervision.

Strong sterile technique and attention to detail are essential. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, BLS, and preferred coursework in anatomy/physiology/microbiology; prior anesthesia tech or patient-care experience is a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• College courses in Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology preferred.
• Experience as anesthesia technician or patient-care role preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Directs ordering anesthesia supplies and prepares equipment for operating rooms.
• Maintains equipment in proper working order and stocks surgical rooms.
• Assists anesthesia provider between cases and during turnover.
• Responds to alarms and assists with troubleshooting of equipment.
• Assists with patient transport to recovery and with line placement as needed.

Skills

Malignant hyperthermia procedure

Anesthesia equipment

Troubleshooting lines & pressure

Sterile technique

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Initiative & information gathering

Problem-solving

Adaptability / flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Anatomy/Physiology/Microbiology coursework

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Electronic documentation system

Job description

UofL Health seeks an Anesthesia Technician to assist in acquiring, preparing, and applying anesthesia equipment for safe delivery of anesthesia. You will support routine and complex cases, maintain stock, and help position patients for surgery under supervision.

Strong sterile technique and attention to detail are essential. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, BLS, and preferred coursework in anatomy/physiology/microbiology; prior anesthesia tech or patient-care experience is a