Anesthesia Technician/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support perioperative services. The role involves cleaning equipment, setting up infusion lines, transducers, and monitoring devices, and assisting with regional blocks under supervision.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, at least 1 year of related experience, and BLS certification at time of hire. The position requires days or evenings with some holidays and call, and offers full-time staff employment.

Qualifications

• HS required.
• 1 year related experience.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.
• Experience with anesthesia equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean equipment and maintain sterility.
• Assist with regional blocks and anesthesia setup.
• Set up infusion, transducers, anesthesia circuit, and monitoring devices.
• Assist with blood specimens and lab specimen delivery.
• Maintain aseptic techniques and workflow in a perioperative setting.

Skills

Teamwork

Learn Quickly

Aseptic Technique

Independence

Calm Under Pressure

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Anesthesia Technician/UKHC

Requisition Number RE55774

Working Title Anesthesia Tech

Department Name H3320:Perioperative Services

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 07

Salary Range $17.50-27.31/hour

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education HS

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience 1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification Basic Life Support ( BLS ) certification required at time of hire

Physical Requirements

This position requires regularly standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittently lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds; standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasionally performing tasks with repetitive motions. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste; radiation; burns; cuts/punctures; blood-borne/airborne pathogens; and recombinant DNA or viral vectors.

Shift

Days or evenings with holidays and call; some nights and weekends to meet departmental needs.

Job Summary

The primary responsibilities for this position include cleaning equipment; assisting with regional blocks; setting up infusion, transducers, BAIN Circuit, and attaching noninvasive monitoring devices; assisting with blood specimen and delivery of lab specimens; and maintaining sterility.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will have the following skills: teamwork; ability to learn quickly; competence in aseptic techniques for blood collection; ability to work independently and remain calm in an intense work atmosphere.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Experience in maintenance and repair of anesthesia equipment and knowledge of aseptic technique.

Deadline to Apply 09/17/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.