Anesthesia Tech

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Assists anesthesia providers and other health care members in providing care to the patient undergoing an operative invasive procedure. Prepares anesthesia equipment and supplies necessary for administration of general, monitored anesthesia care, or regional anesthesia and supports anesthesia services.

Maintains inventory levels of OR and anesthesia equipment and supplies. Job responsibilities include specific anesthesia and equipment related comprehensive care to the child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients undergoing invasive procedures. Job responsibilities may include proximity to medications while in areas with restricted supplies.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

High School Graduate or equivalent.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Two years experience as an Anesthesia Technician, Procedure Support Tech II, EMT, or Paramedic.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:

AHS BLS Certification.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Certified anesthesia technician (Cer.A.T.) or equivalent certification preferred.