Anesthesia Tech

Major Responsibilities

• Sets up monitoring equipment in the operating room, including the operating table, autotransfusion system, electrocardiograph (ECG), temperature cables, hyper/hypothermia blanket, medication and pressure manifolds, rapid infusion warmer, recorders, defibrillators, the patient monitoring system, and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) imaging unit.
• During surgical procedures, assists in the insertion of arterial pressure lines, central venous and Swan‑Ganz catheters; draws arterial and/or venous blood samples for diagnostic testing; checks ventilators for proper operating efficiency; operates monitor and recording systems; and identifies various intubation blades, fiberoptic bronchoscopes, and other special equipment required for difficult intubation.
• Calibrates all pressures and recording systems within the patient monitoring system to ensure and maintain precise readings.
• Assists in transfers of patients to and from the operating room, collects all data sheets and transports them with the patient, and establishes ECG and pressure monitoring at the destination.
• Cleans all non‑disposable equipment after each procedure, performs daily maintenance checks, and stocks equipment.
• Moves anesthesia equipment to the proper surgical suite; checks equipment to verify proper connections, ensures gases are turned off, etc.
• Maintains an adequate supply of equipment such as needles, syringes, airways, endotracheal tubes, scopes and blades, stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, and other necessary items in anesthesia carts.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions or failures, taking all necessary steps to promptly return the equipment to a safe and reliable operating condition, using backup equipment when necessary.
• Provides age‑appropriate patient care, demonstrating knowledge of growth and development principles, assessing data reflective of the patient’s status, and delivering care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Licensure, Registration, and Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) must be obtained within 6 months unless the department leader determines it is not required.

Education

High School Graduate.

Experience

Typically requires 1 year of experience in a surgical, medical, or related healthcare setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.

Certification Addendum

Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital‑based certifications (e.g., DNV, CARF, or others).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Exposed to chemical and radiation hazards; protective clothing must be worn as necessary.
• Must stand the majority of the workday, as well as sit, walk, and lift throughout.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lb from floor to waist.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lb over the head.
• Must be able to carry up to 40 lb a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to push/pull with 30 lb of force.
• Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lb with a second person present.
• Working atmosphere may contain fumes and odors from the Operating Room (OR).
• Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.