The Anesthesia Technician assists with the anesthesia care team by acquiring and preparing the use of supplies during anesthesia care. This position assists with special procedures and offers support for routine and complex surgical cases. The Anesthesia Technician functions under the supervision of a licensed anesthesia provider designated by Altru Health System.
Essential Job Functions:
Collaborates with RN circulators, Surgical Technicians, Service Technicians, and BioMed department.
Cleans, sterilizes, disinfects, orders/stocks and maintains routine anesthesia equipment and supplies. Prepares and maintains anesthesia monitoring devices and delivery systems.
Participates in anesthesia meetings and in-services as needed.
Provides anesthesia technician services to patients under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia provider in accordance to ASATT Scope of Practice.
Maintains anesthesia medications, supplies, and equipment according to needs and schedules.
Assists with the transport of patients and laboratory specimens as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Certification:
Anesthesia Technologist | American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians | Preferred | HR Primary Sources
Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area:
• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds) • Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds) • Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds) • Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Working Conditions:
• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%) • Outdoor: Not Applicable • Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable
Driving Requirement Definitions:
Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
