Anesthesia Technician - full time, days

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?LOCATION: Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA SCHEDULE: Full time (40 hours per week),primarily Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 3:00pm, occasional weekends, on-call rotation, 1 summer and 1 winter holiday.POSITION SUMMARY:Responsible for serving as an active member of the Perioperative Team. The main responsibility of this job is to assist with all phases of the perioperative procedure to include but not limited to: basic operating /block room set-up and turnover, assist anesthesia providers, patient preparation and positioning, stocking of supplies, anesthetic blocks, setting up sterile trays for lines and any other job needed to be completed within Perioperative Services as directed by the Circulating Nurse, Charge Nurse, Coordinator, Anesthesia Technologist Facilitator or Anesthesia provider. Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups: neonatal (birth to 30 days), pediatric (30 days through 12 years), adolescent (13 through 18 years), adult (19 through 64 years) and geriatric (65 years and above). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Prepare for hemodynamic monitoring and insertion of invasive hemodynamic monitors.Assist with Anesthesiologist with peripheral nerve blocks within any location of LGHPerforms daily anesthesia machine checkspreparing peripheral IV'sIV insertion to be under the direct supervision of the anesthesiologists or CRNAAssist with invasive linesdrawing blood samplesassisting with blood and fluid replacementpreparing medications under the direct supervision of the anesthesiologist/CRNAPerform patient and control testing on unit-specific Point of Care testing, according to Lab regulatory standards. Report results and findings to the Licensed Care worker.Prepares fluid warmersSet up rapid transfusion devicesAssist with difficult airway managementSupport anesthesia in non O.R. locations (endo, IVU, EP & Cath lab, ER)Stocks anesthesia cartsChecks anesthesia equipmentOrders anesthesia supplies and maintains par levels and adjusts inventory as indicatedPerforms daily checks of anesthesia equipment and supplies in all Operating RoomsDecontaminates anesthesia TEE equipmentProvides support to the Surgical Team: ( as a team member will perform without hesitation or direction the duties below to maintain the flow of surgery)OR room preparation: Correct surgical bed with linens; Retrieve equipment as required; Assist with Opening sterile suppliesPatient Preparation intra-op: Assist with prep & patient positioning using proper body mechanics; Assist with placement of OR equipment; Assist scrub team with sterile supplies, (Tying the backs of the scrub gowns); Supply/equipment retrieval prior to and during procedures and post procedureTransport specimens as requestedAssure bed/stretcher is ready for patient at end of surgeryLifting help from OR bed to stretcherFlat surface cleaningChange out used anesthesia circuit and suction tubingMop floorRemove trash and deliver to appropriate placeRemove equipment and return to appropriate storagePatient transport as requiredEnd of shiftRe-stock OR'sReturn equipment/supplies to appropriate areasReport to the next shift status of OR'sRoutinely performs necessary housekeeping independently within assigned area of department.Observes and reports unusual situations, reactions, effects, or conditions to responsible person. Reports equipment that is out of order.Understands and follows universal protocolUnderstands the parameters of the sterile field and traffic flow for the Operating RoomTransport patients from the Nursing Units to the Operating Room.Transports patients from the PACU to the Nursing UnitTrouble shoot the Operating Room electrical beds.With guidance from the surgical team connect electrical equipment to the outlets and assist with moving equipment up to the sterile field.Knowledgeable of how to take pieces of equipment out of serviceParticipates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.MINUMUM REQUIRED QUALFICATIONS: HS Diploma or GEDOne year of patient care experience or one year of perioperative services experiencePREFERRED QUALIFIATIONS: One year of anesthesia related experienceGraduate of Anesthesia Tech programCertified Anesthesia TechWe believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.Live Your Life's WorkWe are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Created: 2026-04-19