Anesthesia Technician
Wilmington/North Carolina/
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- anesthesia technician
- anesthesia equipment
- sterilization
Anesthesia Technicians support anesthesia teams by preparing, maintaining, and sterilizing anesthesia equipment before, during, and after patient procedures. They collaborate closely with medical and nursing staff to ensure the readiness and safety of anesthesia supplies, requiring knowledge of medical terminology and equipment handling. The role demands certification, competency validations, and involves significant patient contact in diverse healthcare settings.
Assists the anesthesia team prior to, during, and after patient procedures in any location anesthesia is provided across Novant Health. Proficient in sterilization, maintenance, packing, and resupply of the most complex anesthesia supplies and emergency equipment. Has significant patient contact while assisting in procedures and works collaboratively with the anesthesia team, nursing staff, and off-site resources.
What We're Looking For:
- Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
- Experience Required: 1 year of previous experience preferred but not required.
- Licensure/Certification: RQI Responder – must obtain within 90 days of hire, required.
- Additional skills required: Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Understands and practices the importance of proper cleaning and disinfecting of anesthesia equipment; inventory and ordering ability in order to meet supply and demand; some knowledge of anesthesia equipment and medical terminology.
- Work schedule: 6:30am - 5pm




