Anesthesia Technician: Precision Prep & Critical Support

Grandview Medical Center; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Grandview Medical Center is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia team by preparing equipment and assisting with procedures across multiple areas, under the supervision of anesthesiologists and CRNAs.

The role focuses on maintaining a sterile environment, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring readiness for a variety of procedures with diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Anesthesia Technician program preferred.
• Biology, physiology, anatomy coursework preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience as an Anesthesia Technician in a hospital or surgical setting preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares anesthetizing locations by setting up, calibrating, and maintaining monitoring devices and anesthesia equipment for scheduled procedures.
• Assists anesthesia providers with aseptic or sterile techniques during procedures, including airway management and intravenous or arterial line placement.
• Monitors and reports abnormal changes in patient vital signs to anesthesia providers.
• Obtains and stocks anesthesia supplies in operating rooms, labor and delivery suites, and other procedural areas to ensure readiness.
• Assists with laboratory tests and results, including ABGs, ACTs, and other point-of-care tests.
• Prepares, obtains, and delivers blood products and pharmaceuticals as requested by the anesthesia team.
• Provides technical guidance and instruction to other anesthesia technicians, and team members as needed.
• Assists with patient transport, positioning, and application of monitors under the supervision of the anesthesia team.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions, coordinating with repair departments for timely resolution.

Skills

Equipment setup

Aseptic techniques

Monitoring devices

Communication

Sterile techniques

Emergency response

Organization

Education

Accredited Anesthesia Technician program

Biology/Physiology coursework

Job description

Grandview Medical Center is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia team by preparing equipment and assisting with procedures across multiple areas, under the supervision of anesthesiologists and CRNAs.

The role focuses on maintaining a sterile environment, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring readiness for a variety of procedures with diverse patient populations.