Anesthesia Tech II

We're searching for an experienced Anesthesia Technician II to provide advanced, independent support to anesthesia providers and the interdisciplinary care team across anesthetizing locations. This hands-on role combines clinical assistance, equipment expertise, patient safety, and mentorship of anesthesia technicians.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists anesthesia providers with induction, intubation, airway maintenance, IV insertion, invasive lines, and patient monitoring
• Anticipates provider needs during arterial and central access, fiberoptic intubation, difficult airway management, and procedures outside the operating room
• Prepares, assembles, and performs safety checks on age-appropriate anesthesia equipment, monitors, airway devices, IV and arterial line setups, fluid and blood warmers, and invasive monitoring systems
• Troubleshoots equipment and monitoring issues, maintains a functional anesthesia equipment inventory, and tracks equipment repairs
• Sets up, transports, and maintains specialty devices and equipment; responds to room calls for clinical supplies, blood products, pharmaceuticals, and equipment
• Cleans anesthesia machines and rooms, restocks anesthesia carts and remote anesthesia areas, and maintains sterile supplies within expiration dates
• Processes salvaged blood and assists with volume infusions as directed during intraoperative procedures
• Trains and mentors new staff on anesthesia equipment setup and troubleshooting, serves as a preceptor, supports departmental collaboration, and identifies performance improvement opportunities
• Works across two or more specialized services, which may include cardiac, labor and delivery, neurosurgery, transplant, and fetal services
• Adheres to established quality, safety, infection control, and departmental standards

Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• BLS - Cert-Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association
• CER-A-T - Cert-Cert Anesthesia by the TECH American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT) Or associate's degree - Completion of an anesthesia technician training program approved by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT) Or LICHRUSE - LIC HR USE
• 5 years' experience as an Anesthesia Technician will be accepted in lieu of the Cer-A-T
• 3 years' experience as an anesthesia technician required