Anesthesia Technician: OR Equipment & Support Specialist

Tampa General Hospital; Spring Hill (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital North seeks an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia team before, during, and after patient procedures in the operating rooms. You will manage anesthesia equipment inventory, prepare and sterilize supplies, and assist with regional anesthesia as needed.

The role requires accuracy in inventory, coordination with Biomedical staff, and participation in ongoing competency activities. Collaborate with anesthesia and nursing teams to ensure smooth OR operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with anesthesia supplies preferred.
• BLS certification is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory levels of anesthesia equipment and supplies, including anesthesia carts, emergency airway carts, and the anesthesia supply areas.
• Prepares, cleans, sterilizes, and maintains reusable anesthesia equipment and supplies according to established standards. Coordinates maintenance with Biomedical Department and reports issues.
• Assembles and displays supplies, equipment, drugs, and monitoring equipment needed for all cases 100% of the time.
• Correctly prepares invasive monitoring lines and assists anesthesia providers as needed in accordance with department standards.
• Assists anesthesiologists with induction, spinal, epidural and regional anesthesia.
• Assist in transporting patients and equipment as needed.
• Check reserve tanks of nitrous oxide, air, and oxygen on each machine to ensure adequate supply.
• Replaces tanks and maintains inventory per policies.
• Transports pharmacy items, central supply, blood, and blood products.
• Participate in ongoing educational and competency verification activities for anesthesia technician activities.
• Assists in room turnovers and cleaning.

Skills

Sterilization

Inventory management

Equipment handling

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Job description

Tampa General Hospital North seeks an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia team before, during, and after patient procedures in the operating rooms. You will manage anesthesia equipment inventory, prepare and sterilize supplies, and assist with regional anesthesia as needed.

The role requires accuracy in inventory, coordination with Biomedical staff, and participation in ongoing competency activities. Collaborate with anesthesia and nursing teams to ensure smooth OR operations.