The Anesthesia Technician at CEI is responsible for daily tasks of anesthesia support in accordance with established policies and procedures. The technician provides assistance to anesthesiologist by maintaining and stocking anesthesia instruments and supplies for the operating rooms, assembling and setting up anesthesia equipment and assists the anesthesia provider in performing procedures. The technician works closely with the anesthesiologists, circulating RN and scrub staff to help ensure that their needs for equipment, medications and supplies are met in support of optimum patient care.

Anesthesia Equipment, Instrument and Supplies Maintenance:

• Checks inventory and if appropriate, requisitions and restocks supplies; rotates dated items on shelves; participates in equipment and supply evaluations; troubleshoots and maintains equipment and supplies and refers to Clinical Engineering for repair; prepares used instruments such as LMA's, laryngoscope blades for CSPD processing; cleans and sterilizes anesthesia machines and equipment after surgeries and performs necessary surface maintenance.

Anesthesia Equipment Set Up:

• Monitors surgery schedule to ensure operating rooms are equipped with appropriate anesthesia supplies and equipment; checks anesthesia machines and monitors prior to surgery to assure they are ready for use; sets up anesthesia equipment prior to surgery including standard IV fluid; difficult airway supplies and equipment, and all other devices needed by anesthesia.

Room Turnover:

• Supports the OR team in cleaning and preparing for each patient. This includes removing all contaminated items,wiping down all surfaces and equipment, re-setting up each location for the following case and re-stocking to be fully prepared for the next case.

Anesthesia procedures:

• Assist anesthesia provider with a wide variety of procedures following scope of practice.

Performs other duties as assigned

• BLS Certification
• National Certification as an Anesthesia Technician OR
• Associates degree or higher in a health-related field from an accredited institution of higher education with course work in Anatomy, Physiology and Chemistry OR
• Completed 2 years full-time college-level courses including Anatomy, Physiology and Chemistry OR
• 2 years experience as an Anesthesia Technician

• Ophthalmology experience
• National Certification as an Anesthesia Technician.
• ACLS certification

Must be able to work under the following:

Surgical setting requiring a strict dress code and adherence to infection control policies; high degree of standing and walking; above average stress level due to critically injured or ill patients; lifting and moving of equipment and supplies; function and participate in a learning environment; work beyond regular scheduled hours, as needed; assist with trial of new products and equipment.

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.