Anesthesia Technician

• Ensure anesthesia carts are supplied and machines are in each room prior to the beginning of the surgery schedule and between procedures. Checks and replaces anesthesia gas tanks as needed.

• Retrieve special anesthesia supplies that are anticipated and/or requested by the person administering the anesthetic before and during surgery.

• Prepares complex equipment and supplies for hemodynamic monitoring. This varies based on location and may include peripheral arterial and pulmonary artery catheter transducers, EKG, pulse oximeter, and nerve simulators.

• Ensures monitoring equipment and supplies are ready.

• Ensures the anesthesia machine is ready for use including troubleshooting and correcting problems. May perform daily anesthesia equipment inspections including suction, electrical plugs, gas connections, oxygen and nitrous oxide cylinders.

• May assist in positioning patients for procedures.