Operating Room Anesthesia Tech - Patient Care and Equipment

Baptist Healthcare System; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

PTO Sell Back Program

Compassionate Leave Sharing (PTO)

Retirement with Company Match

Job summary

Baptist Health Lexington is seeking an Anesthesia Technician in the Operating Room to support perioperative services. You will assess patient needs preoperatively, coordinate with anesthesiologists, SPD, and vendors, and help manage equipment and supplies for the department.

The role emphasizes teamwork, leadership, and strong customer relations in a fast-paced surgical environment, with responsibilities including staff scheduling and ensuring a positive healing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS certification is required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Previous experience as an Anesthesia Technician is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Preoperatively assess patient needs (e.g., resistant organisms, latex allergy, age-related factors) and communicate with surgical services.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, vendors, and SPD to identify equipment and supply needs.
• Assist in capital budget processes and coordinate OR schedule changes with the Chief Anesthesiologist/designee.
• Coordinate special procedures with SPD and ensure proper handling of anesthesia equipment.
• Instruct staff on proper usage of anesthesia equipment and assist with staffing/scheduling.
• Demonstrate leadership and maintain positive patient relations and a healing environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Customer relations

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BLS certification

Job description

Baptist Health Lexington is seeking an Anesthesia Technician in the Operating Room to support perioperative services. You will assess patient needs preoperatively, coordinate with anesthesiologists, SPD, and vendors, and help manage equipment and supplies for the department.

The role emphasizes teamwork, leadership, and strong customer relations in a fast-paced surgical environment, with responsibilities including staff scheduling and ensuring a positive healing setting.