We are seeking an Anesthesia Technician to join the Wilmington, Delaware team! The Anesthesia Technician provides technical support to the anesthesia team in preparing and maintaining anesthesia equipment and supplies, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of anesthesia care to patients. This role involves assisting anesthesiologists, anesthetists, and other healthcare professionals in the operating room (OR), as well as in other procedural areas. The technician is responsible for the setup, calibration, and troubleshooting of anesthesia machines, monitors, and related equipment.

Responsibilities:

1. Equipment Preparation and Maintenance:

-Set up, calibrate, and ensure the functionality of anesthesia machines, monitors, ventilators, and other related equipment before procedures.

-Perform routine checks and maintenance on anesthesia equipment to ensure safety and readiness.

-Sterilize and prepare instruments and supplies needed for anesthesia, including airway management devices, syringes, and IV equipment.

2. Assisting Anesthesia Providers:

-Assist anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists in the induction, maintenance, and emergence phases of anesthesia.

-Provide support during intubations, central line insertions, regional blocks and other related procedures.

-Monitor inventory levels and restock anesthesia supplies in ORs, procedure rooms, and emergency carts.

- Set up IV fluids and tubing in preparation and assist as needed.

-Prepare fluid warmer units for use during fluid or blood transfusion.

-Set up ultrasound with patient info and assist with regional blocks.

-Set up scopes/video laryngoscopes and assist as needed.

3. Patient Care:

-Assist in positioning patients for anesthesia administration and surgery.

-Monitor patient vitals under the direction of anesthesia providers.

-Respond to intraoperative emergencies by assisting with the preparation and delivery of medications, fluids, and other interventions.

4 .Safety and Compliance:

-Follow all safety guidelines, infection control protocols, and regulatory standards related to anesthesia care.

-Properly handle and dispose of hazardous materials, including anesthetic gases and sharps.

-Maintain accurate records of equipment checks, maintenance, repairs and supply expirations.

5. Communication and Team Collaboration:

-Communicate effectively with the anesthesia team, surgical staff, and other healthcare professionals.

-Participate in preoperative briefings and postoperative debriefings.

-Provide input on process improvements and best practices for anesthesia support.

6. Continuing Education and Training:

-Stay updated on new equipment, techniques, and best practices in anesthesia technology.

-Participate in continuing education opportunities and certification programs

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required
• Associate degree or completion of an accredited anesthesia technology program preferred
• American Heart Association BLS required
• Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) or Certified Anesthesia Technologist (Cer.A.T.T.) preferred
• 1-2 years of experience as an anesthesia technician, or in a related field, preferred

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized children's health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. DuPont Trust, as well as other income.

As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we're on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children's health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child's world a place to thrive. It's a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.

Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.

To learn more about Nemours Children's and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at www.nemours.org .