Anesthesia Technician/Operating Room Assistant

As an Anesthesia Technician at Bethesda North, you’ll play a critical role in supporting safe, seamless surgical care by preparing equipment, assisting providers, and ensuring patients receive the highest-quality experience. You’ll be part of TriHealth’s collaborative, high‑performing surgical team, where your technical expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work directly contributes to exceptional outcomes in one of the region’s leading hospitals.

Location: Bethesda North Hospital, 10500 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242

Schedule: Full time, day shift

Incentives & Benefits: 6 am- 2:30 pm with weekend rotation

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.

*PRN positions not eligible for TriHealth benefits

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Minimum Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED or GED (Required)
• Familiar with basic sterile technique in order to function within a sterile environment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
  
  Job Overview:

The Perioperative Assistant/Anesthesia tech for the Operating Room reports to the Assistant Nurse Manager. . The perioperative Assistant/Anesthesia tech for all areas is supervised by the team leader, nursing manager, and charge nurse. The perioperative assistant/Anesthesia Tech performs assigned duties related to providing assistance as a team member within the assigned perioperative department and to nursing staff and anesthesia. Facilitating and assisting with patient transport, OR turnover, coordinating and managing activities related to surgery/anesthesia department. Maintains anesthesia machines and equipment. Sets up/turnover operating rooms with required equipment, positioning devices, anesthesia and physiologic monitoring equipment in preparation for anesthesia in surgical and obstetric suites. Removes and cleans OR/Anesthesia equipment at end of procedures - if possible- and restocks OR/anesthesia supplies for subsequent use.

Job Responsibilities:

• Transports patients via hospital stretchers/beds/wheelchairs in a safe and timely manner.
• Performs supply, equipment, environmental related tasks, and quality checks as required. Responsible for maintaining PAR levels in supply areas. Recognizes and reports problems appropriately. May report and follow through on equipment malfunctions. Performs stocking/cleaning requirements as needed or may notify supervisor. May monitor case carts and report missing supplies.
• Maintains a safe environment, complies with infection control policies, reports safety hazards, demonstrates knowledge of patient safety and emergency policies and procedures. Assists housekeeping with preparation of patient rooms.
• Communicates effectively: assists with patient flow activities, performs clerical tasks as assigned, reports patient related information and tasks completed to the RN.
• Assists with positioning and prepping of patient for procedure and discharge under the direction of the RN. Maintains competencies skills, performs tasks within the scope of training and completes work within required time frame
• Flexible in ability to complete assignments, Demonstrate initiative in seeking out additional assignments. Understands role in patient outcomes as a member of OR team. Attends in-service and continuing education offerings to maintain and improve skill level. Keeps current on newest technology.
• Ensures the storage, availability, issuance, preparation and care of anesthesia supplies, equipment and instrumentation utilized in the care and treatment of patients receiving anesthesia.

Working Conditions:

Bending -

Climbing -

Concentrating - Consistently

Continuous Learning -

Hearing: Conversation -

Hearing: Other Sounds -

Interpersonal Communication - Consistently

Kneeling -

Lifting <10 Lbs. -

Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Frequently

Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently

Pulling - Consistently

Pushing - Consistently

Reaching -

Reading -

Sitting -

Standing - Consistently

Stooping -

Talking -

Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently

Use of Hands -

Color Vision -

Visual Acuity: Far -

Visual Acuity: Near -

Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"

• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist

• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met

• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)

• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.

• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.

• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.

• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.

• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.

• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community