Anesthesia Tech
Core
Sets up and maintains anesthesia monitoring equipment, assists with patient intubation and catheter insertion, and ensures precise readings of vital signs during surgical procedures.
Role type
Clinical support technician (anesthesia)
Builds
Patient safety and monitoring systems in operating rooms
Domain
Healthcare / Anesthesiology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Equipment setup and calibration, patient monitoring, catheter insertion assistance, intubation support, equipment troubleshooting, patient transfer assistance, inventory management
Preferred skills
Knowledge of growth and development principles across age groups
Technologies
Patient monitoring systems, ECG, defibrillators, TEE machines, ventilators
Responsibilities
Set up monitoring equipment including ECG, temperature cables, and infusion warmers; Assist in arterial line and central venous catheter insertion; Calibrate pressure and recording systems; Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions; Transport patients and data sheets between locations; Maintain and stock anesthesia carts with supplies like ET tubes and scopes.