Anesthesia Technician: OR Support & Critical Care

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, is seeking an experienced Anesthesia Technician to support anesthesiology teams across age ranges. The role involves preparing equipment, assisting with invasive and non-invasive procedures, and ensuring sterile technique and patient safety.

Required HS Diploma; college healthcare coursework or ASATT training preferred; one year of direct patient contact experience or similar. Basic Life Support and ASATT certification preferred.

Qualifications

• HS diploma required; college healthcare coursework preferred.
• ASATT accredited anesthesia tech training preferred.
• 1 year direct patient contact experience recommended.

Responsibilities

• Consult OR schedule to determine supply and equipment needs and prep locations.
• Assist anesthesia providers with invasive and non-invasive procedures using sterile techniques.
• Monitor patients and alert anesthesia providers to vital sign changes.
• Clean and maintain anesthesia machines and equipment per Infection Control.
• Stock anesthesia supplies and obtain items as requested.

Skills

Work under pressure

Patient communication

Anesthesia procedures

Education

HS Diploma

ASATT program preferred

Anesthesia Tech degree preferred

Job description

Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, is seeking an experienced Anesthesia Technician to support anesthesiology teams across age ranges. The role involves preparing equipment, assisting with invasive and non-invasive procedures, and ensuring sterile technique and patient safety.

Required HS Diploma; college healthcare coursework or ASATT training preferred; one year of direct patient contact experience or similar. Basic Life Support and ASATT certification preferred.