Baptist Health
Anesthesia Tech-Operating Room
1740 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, KY
Full-time
First seen by offpeak October 23, 2026
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Summary
Job Description:
Anesthesia Technician-Operating Room
Full-Time I First Shift (5x8’s)
Surgical Services I Lexington
Baptist Health Lexington Surgical Services Department encompasses several key areas: the Pre-Op Department, 20 operating rooms with a business office staff responsible for scheduling, a Postoperative Care Unit, an Endoscopy Department with dedicated pre- and post-op areas, and a Sterile Processing Department.
Description Anesthesia Technician Operating Room:
- Assesses patient specific needs preoperatively i.e., resistant organisms, latex allergy, age specific and communicates with the surgical services team members regarding relevant patient and procedure data.
- Communication and Teamwork.
- Meets with anesthesiologists to identify needs of the department.
- Meets with vendors to identify equipment /supplies needed for the department.
- Assists in capital budget process. § Communicates with the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) regarding necessary changes, supplies/instrumentation needs.
- Communicates conflicts in the OR schedule to the Chief Anesthesiologist/designee.
- Coordinates special procedures with SPD. § Instructs staff regarding proper usage of and handling of anesthesia equipment.
- Assists with staff Scheduling/coordinates coverage.
- Demonstration of leadership.
- Customer relations and healing environment.
- Ensures positive customer relations through caring behaviors.
- Uses sensitivity in managing difficult or emotional situations.
- Previous experience as an Anesthesia Technician., preferred not required.
Requirements Anesthesia Technician Operating Room:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, applicants must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Benefits:
- Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
- Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
- Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
- PTO Sell Back Program
- Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
- Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
- Retirement with Company Match