The Anesthesia Tech provides support services throughout medical center under the direct supervision of the anesthesiologist and manager. The Anesthesia Technician assists the anesthesia team prior to, during, and following patient procedures in various Operating rooms across surgical service. Individuals in this position are proficient in the maintenance, packing, and resupplying of the most complex anesthesia supplies and equipment in the operating room, and when available, responds to codes with anesthesia.

The Anesthesia Technician checks and supplies anesthesia carts and machines, checks and replaces anesthesia gas tanks, disassembles used anesthesia equipment, disinfects machines and supply carts, replaces used products and prepares transducers for invasive hemodynamic monitoring. This position has significant patient contact while assisting in transport and procedures. This position works collaboratively with Anesthesia, Nursing staff, and off-site resources. In addition, the incumbent assists with the preparation of anesthesia supplies both preoperatively and post operatively by cleaning, maintaining, packaging, ordering, and inventorying of anesthesia supplies

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for HealthCare Provider (BLS/HCP) certification required.

• Prior experience in a Hospital Anesthesia Department preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups

• Document services and supplies provided to the patients.

• Coordinates periodic maintenance with the Clinical Engineering department.

• Provides direct, high quality service to surgeons, anesthesiologists, and anesthetists, responding promptly and accurately to physician and anesthetist direction.

• Works collaboratively with other members of the surgery team.

• Provides high quality customer service.

• Basic knowledge of anesthetist procedures, equipment and supplies.

• Participates as the primary assistant to Anesthesia for procedures in the Operating Room.

• Prepares anesthesia supplies; Cleans and checks instruments and equipment related to anesthesia.

• Works in secure anesthesia workrooms with limited medication storage, excluding control substances, and handles medications under the supervision of anesthesiologist or anesthetist.

• Assist patient, physician, and OR team with pre, intra, and post-operative needs related to anesthesia.

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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.