Anesthesia Technician

Job Overview

The Anesthesia Technician supports licensed anesthesia providers by managing the preparation, maintenance, and operation of anesthesia-related equipment, supplies, and medications throughout anesthesia administration or procedural sedation. This position operates under the supervision of a certified anesthesia professional.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver anesthesia-related services to patients under direct oversight of a licensed anesthesia provider.
• Maintain and organize anesthesia equipment, ensuring cleanliness, disinfection, stocking, and scheduled upkeep.
• Manage inventories of anesthesia medications, supplies, and apparatus to meet procedural demands.
• Prepare patient monitoring instruments and anesthesia delivery systems before, during, and after anesthesia procedures, adapting to patient age-specific requirements.
• Set up for regional anesthesia techniques such as epidural, spinal, and caudal blocks, along with preparations for central line, dialysis catheter insertions, and ultrasound-guided nerve blocks or vascular access.
• Troubleshoot anesthesia monitors and equipment basic issues, escalating any malfunctions or defects appropriately.
• Adhere to established departmental and safety policies, including quality improvement, infection control, and environmental protocols.
• Under supervision, prepare, administer, and monitor medications and intravenous fluids relevant to anesthesia practice.
• Operate medication dispensing systems (e.g., Pyxis) in the operating room, ensuring accurate medication dispensing and inventory control.
• Assist in intraoperative patient positioning and airway management.
• If assigned patient monitoring duties, demonstrate competency in monitoring physiological parameters, responding to complications, administering reversal agents, and evaluating recovery criteria.
• Foster effective collaboration with anesthesia department staff, nursing teams, surgical and technical personnel.
• Identify and report safety issues within the work environment promptly.
• Provide education to patients and their families regarding health conditions, treatments, and preventive care when applicable.

Additional Organizational Responsibilities

• Perform all tasks aligning with the organization's patient-centered care philosophy.
• Contribute proactively to continuous improvement efforts within the scope of responsibilities.
• Follow safety protocols vigilantly and address any safety hazards proactively.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive and private information encountered during professional duties.
• Comply with cybersecurity policies, actively participate in training and preventive initiatives relating to cyber threats.
• Observe organizational codes of conduct, policies, and ethical standards rigorously.
• Complete all mandatory training at least one month before expiration deadlines.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a tertiary care healthcare facility.
• Educational qualifications include either BSN-Diploma with anesthesia technician certification or a Bachelor of Nursing with specialized anesthesia assistance training.
• Proficiency in English is required; Arabic language skills are preferred.
• Necessary licensing as per regional health authorities (e.g., SCFHS, DHA) along with certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Computer literacy capable of managing relevant equipment and records.