PRN Anesthesia Technician

OakLeaf Surgical; Altoona, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free scrubs with laundry service

Free meals

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

OakLeaf Surgical in Altoona, WI is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists. You will prepare and maintain anesthesia equipment, uphold sterile practices, monitor patients, and assist during all phases of anesthesia under supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a 2-year degree preferred, BLS at hire, hospital experience, and EMR familiarity. Perks include free scrubs, meals, and wellness reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• High school diploma or GED required
• Two-year degree preferred
• BLS certification required at hire
• Hospital experience required
• Must have a cell phone that interfaces with secure message system
• Free scrubs with laundry service provided
• Free meals provided
• Wellness reimbursement program offered

Responsibilities

• Assemble and check equipment prior to procedures and ensure proper functioning
• Stock and prepare medications, fluids, and anesthesia-related supplies
• Assist during induction, spinals, maintenance, and emergent phases of anesthesia
• Maintain aseptic techniques and sterile environment
• Monitor and troubleshoot anesthesia equipment; report malfunctions
• Decontaminate, sterilize, and store reusable equipment
• Move carts and equipment between operating rooms
• Track stock levels and reorder items
• Position patients for procedures to ensure safety
• Provide support during anesthesia emergencies and codes
• Assist with room turnover and cleanup
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to calls
• Report safety concerns per policies
• Use secure messaging per protocols
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Medical Terminology

EMR systems

Quality assurance

HIPAA

Pharmacology

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Customer service

Computer skills

Teamwork

Continuous learning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year degree

BLS certification

Tools

EMR systems

Secure messaging platform

Job description

The Anesthesia Technician will support anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists in the delivery of anesthesia care. The technician will be responsible for preparing and maintaining anesthesia equipment and supplies, ensuring a sterile environment, and assisting in patient monitoring before, during, and after procedures.

Hours:

• Varying Shifts

Essential Job Functions:

• Assemble and check all equipment and machines prior to procedures to ensure proper functioning
• Stock and prepare medications, fluids, and anesthesia-related supplies needed for procedures
• Assist anesthesiologist and nurse anesthetists during induction, spinals, maintenance, and emergent phase of anesthesia
• Ensure the maintenance of aseptic and sterile techniques when handling equipment and supplies
• Monitor equipment functionality, troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain anesthesia equipment and report malfunctions promptly
• Decontaminate, sterilize, and properly store reusable equipment and tools after procedures
• Move anesthesia carts, machines, and monitoring equipment to different operating rooms as needed
• Track supply levels, reorder items, and rotate stock to avoid expiration
• Support staff in properly positioning patients for procedures to ensure safety and optimal access for anesthesia deliver
• Provide immediate support during code situations or anesthesia‑related emergencies by preparing necessary equipment
• Assist with cleanup of the anesthesia work area and turnover of rooms between cases
• Participate in the department’s on-call rotation and respond promptly to call-ins to ensure continuous patient care and surgical support as needed
• Promptly report and document any occurrences of unusual events, safety concerns, or incidents in accordance with organization policies and procedures
• Use the organization’s secure messaging platform in accordance with departmental protocols, including timely receipt and responses to communications
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Medical Terminology
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
• Quality assurance and accreditation standards
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations, patient confidentiality laws and patient rights
• Awareness of pharmacological agents used in anesthesia
• Effective English communication in verbal and written format
• Quality work including attention to detail and accuracy
• Carry out customer service standards
• Basic computer proficiency
• Prioritize tasks effectively through managing workload based on urgency and importance
• Capacity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Continuously lean and improve through staying up to date on job specific trends, policies and new technologies
• Successfully demonstrate organization-wide performance review competencies

Qualifications

• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required
• Two-year degree from an accredited college or technical school is preferred
• BLS certification is required upon hire
• Previous experience in a hospital environment is required
• Must possess a cell phone that interfaces with the organization’s secure message system
• Free scrubs with laundry service
• Free meals
• Wellness reimbursement

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.