Weekend Anesthesia Tech: Equipment & Support Pro

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking an Anesthesia Technician for a full-time weekend shift (Friday–Sunday, 5:00pm–5:30am) at Lehigh Valley Hospital. The role provides general assistance to anesthesia providers before, during, and after procedures, including equipment setup, maintenance, and stocking at clinical sites.

Responsibilities include basic point-of-care testing, arterial/central line setup, and ensuring equipment functionality.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Demonstrates critical thinking in high-stress situations.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and sterile techniques.
• Ability to manage time and multitask in a clinical setting.
• Understanding of patient rights and HIPAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Sets up supplies and assists in placement of arterial lines, central lines, epidural catheters, and spinal anesthetics.
• Performs basic laboratory point-of-care testing for ABG, glucose, electrolytes, and hemoglobin.
• Maintains and provides preventative maintenance on anesthesia equipment.
• Distributes and transports anesthesia equipment to various sites as needed.
• Documents equipment damage and reports problems to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Critical thinking

Sterile techniques

Medical terminology

Time management

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking an Anesthesia Technician for a full-time weekend shift (Friday–Sunday, 5:00pm–5:30am) at Lehigh Valley Hospital. The role provides general assistance to anesthesia providers before, during, and after procedures, including equipment setup, maintenance, and stocking at clinical sites.

Responsibilities include basic point-of-care testing, arterial/central line setup, and ensuring equipment functionality.