Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation·Knoxville, Tennessee
The Anesthesia Technician supports the anesthesia team by preparing and maintaining specialized equipment and assisting with various invasive and non-invasive procedures. They are responsible for ensuring supply readiness, monitoring patient vital signs, and troubleshooting equipment malfunctions in a sterile environment.
The Anesthesia Technician supports the anesthesia team in delivering safe and efficient patient care by preparing equipment, assisting with procedures, and maintaining anesthesia supplies. This role involves working under the supervision of anesthesiologists and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to facilitate smooth and effective operations in areas requiring anesthesia. The Anesthesia Technician plays a vital role in maintaining a sterile and organized environment, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring readiness for a variety of procedures across all patient populations.
Essential Functions
Prepares anesthetizing locations by setting up, calibrating, and maintaining monitoring devices and anesthesia equipment for scheduled procedures.
Assists anesthesia providers with aseptic or sterile techniques during non-invasive and invasive procedures, including airway management and intravenous or arterial line placement.
Monitors and reports abnormal changes in patient vital signs or physical appearance to anesthesia providers.
Obtains and stocks anesthesia supplies in operating rooms, labor and delivery suites, and other procedural areas to ensure readiness.
Assists with laboratory tests and results, including arterial blood gases (ABGs), activated clotting times (ACTs), and other point-of-care tests.
Prepares, obtains, and delivers blood products and pharmaceuticals as requested by the anesthesia team.
Provides technical guidance and instruction to other anesthesia technicians, and team members as needed.
Assists with patient transport, positioning, and application of monitors under the supervision of the anesthesia team.
Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions, ensuring timely resolution by coordinating with the appropriate repair departments.
Maintains immediate availability to assist with routine and emergency procedures as directed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Candidates should have completion of an accredited Anesthesia Technician program or relevant scientific coursework, with 0-2 years of experience preferred. A Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification is required, and Certified Anesthesia Technologist (Cer.A.TT) status is preferred.
Market context
In Tennessee, nursing roles often stay active because hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings need licensed RNs who can cover full-time schedules and rotating shifts. These positions can be competitive when they include weekend, holiday, and call coverage, since employers usually look for candidates who can balance clinical skill with schedule flexibility. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review key details faster before applying.