Anesthesia Technician, Operating Room

The Anesthesia Technician assists anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists in the operating room by preparing and maintaining anesthesia monitoring devices, anesthesia delivery systems, and related equipment and supplies. This role supports the clinical delivery of anesthesia in a fast-paced, technologically advanced surgical environment where you will work alongside nurses, surgical technologists, surgeons, and anesthesiologists to provide exceptional care to patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist anesthesia providers in the delivery of anesthesia care, including setup of required and anticipated supplies and equipment
• Maintain and troubleshoot anesthesia equipment
• Support anesthetic delivery during critical events including induction, emergence, and crisis situations such as transfusion reactions, difficult airway management, and fluid resuscitation
• Prepare and set up operating rooms throughout the facility with required anesthesia supplies and equipment
• Clean anesthesia equipment between cases and restock anesthesia supplies as necessary
• Conduct routine and periodic maintenance of anesthesia equipment
• Report defective equipment to Biomed and inform the supervisor

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years of age
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move freely including standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Exposure to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

Schedule

• Variable shifts: 5:30 AM-2 PM, 6 AM-2:30 PM, 8 AM-4:30 PM, 9 AM-5:30 PM, or 12 PM-8:30 PM
• Call coverage one night per week and every fourth weekend with a 30-minute response time
• Holiday call required one to two times per year
• 36 scheduled weekly hours (0.9 FTE)
• Not overtime exempt

Location

• ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton, Appleton, Wisconsin