Duke Health·Raleigh, North Carolina
Perform technical and supportive patient care tasks to assist anesthesia providers with procedures for patients of all ages. Responsibilities include preparing equipment, assisting with invasive line placements, and monitoring patient vital signs.
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General Description Perform a variety of technical and supportive patient care tasks to assist attending anesthesiologists, residents, and nurse anesthetists in performing anesthetic procedures for patients ranging from infancy to geriatrics.
Performs routine and delegated duties according to departmental policies.
Consult Operating Room schedule to determine supply and equipment needs for procedures; prepare anesthetizing locations for indicated procedure to include setting up and calibrating monitoring devices; troubleshoot anesthesia equipment malfunctions, routing non-functional equipment to the proper department for repair. Assist anesthesia providers using aseptic or sterile technique with non-invasive and invasive patient procedures including peripheral and/or central intravenous and/or arterial line placement; airway management techniques including mask, endotracheal and/or emergency methods and regional anesthesia techniques. Assist anesthesia providers with physiological monitoring of patients notifying the anesthesia provider(s) of abnormal changes in vital signs and/or physical appearance of the patient. Clean anesthesia machines, monitors and equipment following procedures established by Infection Control. Stock anesthesia supplies in all anesthetizing locations including ploss carts, fiberoptic carts, emergency airway bags and any other anesthesia supply location. Obtain supplies and equipment as requested by anesthesia providers. Assist with patient laboratory tests and results including, but not limited to, ABG's, ACTs and other point of care tests. Obtain blood products and pharmaceuticals assisting with preparation and delivery. Maintain immediate availability to assist in routine and emergency procedures. May act as a resource and role model for other anesthesia technicians, anesthesia providers, learners and other health care team members by providing technical guidance and instruction as appropriate. May provide verbal and written feedback of interviewees and peers as appropriate and as indicated by supervisor. May serve as an instructor/facilitator of educational in-services for other anesthesia technicians. May act as a role model for orientation and training of anesthesia technicians and other health care team members. May assume anesthesia technician charge role in managing daily work schedule of anesthesia technicians and directing care to provide an efficient and safe environment. Acquire and/or maintain certification by obtaining annual continuing education requirements.
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Requires a high school diploma and Basic Life Support certification, with one year of direct patient contact experience. An associate degree in Anesthesia Technology and ASATT certification are preferred.
Market context
In North Carolina, anesthesia technician openings are often tied to hospital operating rooms and procedural areas, where employers look for candidates with direct patient contact experience and current BLS certification. These roles are competitive because preferred credentials like an associate degree in Anesthesia Technology and ASATT certification can help you stand out, while this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits save time by pulling the key details from the original posting. If you are applying, confirm your BLS status and highlight EMT, LPN, or similar bedside experience on your resume.