Part-Time Anesthesia Tech: Equipment Prep & Care

Tennova---Turkey-Creek-Medical-Center-1; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Tennova—Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN, is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia team by preparing equipment, assisting with procedures, and maintaining supplies for safe patient care.

Under supervision of anesthesiologists and CRNAs, the technician ensures sterile environments, helps with airway management and invasive lines, and keeps monitoring devices calibrated for safe, efficient procedures across 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 LVN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare anesthetizing locations by setting up, calibrating, and maintaining monitoring devices and anesthesia equipment for scheduled procedures.
• Assist anesthesia providers with aseptic or sterile techniques during non-invasive and invasive procedures, including airway management and intravenous or arterial line placement.
• Monitor and report abnormal changes in patient vital signs or physical appearance to anesthesia providers.
• Obtain and stock anesthesia supplies in operating rooms, labor and delivery suites, and other procedural areas to ensure readiness.
• Assist with laboratory tests and results, including ABGs, ACTs, and other point-of-care tests.
• Prepare, obtain, and deliver blood products and pharmaceuticals as requested by the anesthesia team.
• Provide technical guidance and instruction to other anesthesia technicians, and team members as needed.
• Assist with patient transport, positioning, and application of monitors under the supervision of the anesthesia team.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, ensuring timely resolution by coordinating with the appropriate repair departments.
• Maintain immediate availability to assist with routine and emergency procedures as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Anesthesia equipment setup

Aseptic techniques

Monitoring devices

Organizational skills

Equipment troubleshooting

Interpersonal communication

Emergency readiness

Education

Anesthesia Technician program

Biology/Physiology/Anatomy coursework

LVN experience

Tools

ABG testing

Arterial line equipment

Job description

Tennova—Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN, is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia team by preparing equipment, assisting with procedures, and maintaining supplies for safe patient care.

Under supervision of anesthesiologists and CRNAs, the technician ensures sterile environments, helps with airway management and invasive lines, and keeps monitoring devices calibrated for safe, efficient procedures across diverse patient populations.