Anesthesia Technician in TOMS RIVER, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Anesthesia Technician

Location: Community Medical Center

Department Name: Anesthesiology

Req #: 0000265212

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $21.04 - $26.19 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

As an Anesthesia Technician, you will play an essential role in supporting the anesthesia team and ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality care for patients throughout the perioperative experience. Working in collaboration with anesthesiologists and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), you will provide technical and clinical support within the operating room and across the perioperative division. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with anesthesia providers, surgical teams, patients, and learners while helping maintain the equipment, supplies, and resources necessary for effective anesthesia care. As an Anesthesia Technician, you will contribute to a collaborative healthcare environment focused on patient safety, individualized care, education, and operational excellence.

A typical day for an Anesthesia Technician may include:

• Collaborating with anesthesiologists and CRNAs to support individualized, age-specific patient care throughout the surgical suite and perioperative division

• Providing technical assistance to anesthesia providers before, during, and after surgical procedures

• Preparing, organizing, and maintaining anesthesia equipment, supplies, and materials to ensure they are readily available when needed

• Assisting anesthesia providers with the setup and preparation of operating rooms for surgical and anesthesia procedures

• Supporting patient care activities within the scope of the Anesthesia Technician role while maintaining a safe and organized perioperative environment

• Monitoring the availability, functionality, and readiness of anesthesia equipment and supplies

• Cleaning, stocking, maintaining, and appropriately storing anesthesia equipment and supplies according to departmental standards

• Identifying equipment or supply needs and communicating concerns to the appropriate members of the anesthesia or perioperative team

• Assisting with the orientation, education, and development of students, trainees, and other learners within the anesthesia department

• Participating in required orientation programs, departmental education, training, and competency assessments

• Maintaining accurate documentation related to required competencies, training, equipment, and departmental responsibilities

• Collaborating with anesthesia providers, nurses, surgical staff, and other members of the perioperative team to promote efficient workflow and patient safety

• Performing additional duties and responsibilities based on departmental needs and organizational requirements

• You are interested in supporting patients and healthcare providers in a fast-paced surgical and perioperative environment

• You enjoy working as part of a collaborative anesthesia and surgical team

• You are organized and able to maintain the availability, preparation, and proper functioning of equipment and supplies

• You demonstrate strong attention to detail and understand the importance of safety and accuracy in the operating room

• You communicate effectively with anesthesiologists, CRNAs, nurses, surgical staff, patients, and other members of the healthcare team

• You are comfortable working in a technical healthcare role that requires knowledge of anesthesia equipment, supplies, and perioperative processes

• You are dependable, adaptable, and able to respond effectively to changing needs within the surgical environment

• You are committed to maintaining professional certifications, completing required training, and demonstrating competency in your responsibilities

• You are motivated to contribute to patient-centered care and the safe, efficient delivery of anesthesia services

• Previous experience as an Anesthesia Technician or completion of an applicable Anesthesia Technician training program is required

• Current maintenance of Anesthesia Technician certification is required

• Current maintenance of BLS Healthcare Provider Course completion status is required

• Successful completion of all required orientation programs, departmental training, and competencies with appropriate documentation is required

• Additional experience or training may be required based on specific departmental needs

• You demonstrate strong technical, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

• You are able to work collaboratively with anesthesiologists, CRNAs, nurses, surgical teams, and other perioperative staff

• You are committed to maintaining required certifications, competencies, and professional development