Anesthesia Technician — OR Equipment & Support Pro

NKC Health; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

FSA

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Six paid holidays

Educational assistance

Day shift

Job summary

NKC Health Anesthesiology is hiring an Anesthesia Technician to support CRNA and Anesthesiologist teams in the operating room. The role focuses on equipment prep, monitoring and safe patient transfers, with day shifts and strong teamwork.

You will help maintain anesthesia supplies, calibrate equipment, and assist with general, local, epidural, spinal and regional anesthesia procedures while supporting quick, safe patient care in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate’s Degree preferred.
• ASATT certification strongly preferred.
• Two years’ experience as an Anesthesia Technician in a level I or II facility.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association is required.
• Basic knowledge of anesthesia, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and clinical monitoring.
• Initiator of improvement and change; communicates promptly; promotes teamwork; adaptable to each provider; flexible work schedule including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintains inventory levels in OR suites and reports low PARS.
• Inspects, troubleshoots and calibrates all anesthesia equipment; coordinates with Biomed for issues.
• Assists with anesthesia procedures across general, local, epidural, spinal, regional blocks, and moderate sedation.
• Cleans and disinfects anesthesia machines, monitoring equipment, and carts; keeps equipment organized.
• Prepares and delivers anesthesia equipment and supplies to satellite locations; supports turnover.
• Consults with vendors; coordinates trials for supplies and equipment; looks for cost-effective alternatives.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree

ASATT certification

BLS certification

Job description

NKC Health Anesthesiology is hiring an Anesthesia Technician to support CRNA and Anesthesiologist teams in the operating room. The role focuses on equipment prep, monitoring and safe patient transfers, with day shifts and strong teamwork.

You will help maintain anesthesia supplies, calibrate equipment, and assist with general, local, epidural, spinal and regional anesthesia procedures while supporting quick, safe patient care in a hospital setting.