Anesthesia Technician

Anesthesia Technician Opportunity At Wood County Hospital Elevate your career at Wood County Hospital, where you're not just a number – you're a vital part of a team making a real difference. The Anesthesia Technician provides personal care and professional excellence by assisting in the day-to-day operation of the Anesthesia cost center under the supervision of the Chief of Anesthesiology and the Surgical Services Supervisor. He/she ensures that anesthesia equipment and supplies are maintained, available, and prepared for use in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based clinical and regulatory guidelines. Major tasks, duties, and responsibilities: Performs decontamination, disinfection, sterilization, and distribution of anesthesia supply & equipment in accordance with evidence-based clinical and regulatory guidelines as well as policies & procedures. Inspects and assembles anesthesia instruments and equipment in compliance with assembly instructions and policies & procedures. Monitors, inventories, and maintains anesthesia supplies in both the Anesthesia Workroom and at points-of-use throughout the Surgery and OB departments. Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of anesthesia equipment according to manufacturer's recommendation and unit policy. Assists with turnover of anesthesia equipment and supplies between surgical procedures, ensuring that cleaning and disinfection of high-touch equipment is performed to unit standards. Assists in the training of new personnel. Participates in evaluation of new products, procedures, equipment, and research projects. Collects data and runs reports as directed by unit & department leadership. Inventories and assists with ordering clerical supplies in support of patient care and administrative duties as assigned.