OR Anesthesia Equipment Specialist & Supplies

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System seeks an Anesthesia Technician to support anesthesiologists and CRNAs by preparing and setting up equipment for surgeries in the OR and satellite areas. You will access medication storage areas and assist with inventory and safety procedures.

The role requires a High School Diploma, CPR certification, and a minimum of six months clinical healthcare experience or equivalent. Strong teamwork and communication are essential for patient safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• CPR certification is required.
• Six months clinical healthcare experience (PCT, CNA, MA, EMT, etc.) or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and organizes the anesthesia environment, equipment, supplies and personnel to facilitate department functions.
• Sets up anesthesia equipment and understands the function and use of each item (e.g. invasive pressure monitoring, IV’s, airway equipment).
• Obtains and stocks supplies and equipment as requested by the anesthesia care team. Maintains availability of necessary equipment in each OR. Stocks adequate par levels of anesthesia supplies in all anesthetizing locations including: travel carts, emergency airway carts and regional carts.
• Demonstrates detailed technical knowledge and troubleshooting ability for anesthesia delivery system (anesthesia machines) and monitoring equipment.
• Cleans anesthesia machines, monitors and equipment following infection control procedures. Contaminated items are disposed of in accordance with infection control policy.
• Maintains equipment inventory to track repairs, loaners and demos.
• Knowledge of the location of the material safety data sheets (MSDS) on hazardous materials.

Skills

Communication

Policy compliance

Patient care

Teamwork

Emergency response

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma

CPR certification

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System seeks an Anesthesia Technician to support anesthesiologists and CRNAs by preparing and setting up equipment for surgeries in the OR and satellite areas. You will access medication storage areas and assist with inventory and safety procedures.

The role requires a High School Diploma, CPR certification, and a minimum of six months clinical healthcare experience or equivalent. Strong teamwork and communication are essential for patient safety.