Anesthesia Technician/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support anesthesia services on site in Lexington. This full-time role requires BLS certification and involves preparing equipment, assisting with regional blocks, setting up infusion systems, monitors, and ensuring sterility.

Shifts are 7:00am–3:30pm with possible weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage. The candidate should work well in a fast-paced environment and maintain aseptic technique and teamwork.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required at time of hire.
• Experience in maintenance and repair of anesthesia equipment preferred.
• Competence in aseptic techniques for blood collection.
• Ability to work independently and remain calm in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean equipment.
• Set up infusion, transducers, BAIN Circuit, and attaching noninvasive monitoring devices.
• Assist with regional blocks and blood specimen delivery.
• Maintain sterility.

Skills

Teamwork

Fast learner

Aseptic techniques

Independent work

Job description

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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

7:00am – 3:30pm; some weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts may be required.

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?

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

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have paid direct patient care work experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How many years paid experience do you have as an Anesthesia Technician or Anesthesia Assistant?
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * Are you currently CPR certified or will be able to obtain certification by date of hire?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter