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Job Description Are you an experienced Anesthesia Technician looking for an outstanding chance to create a difference in patients’ lives? At Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital, we value our team members and are committed to encouraging an inclusive and supportive work environment where you can thrive. Principal Responsibilities: Provide assistance for invasive and non-invasive techniques, including direct systemic arterial and patient monitoring setups. Assist Anesthesiologist in difficult airway intubation, providing necessary equipment and demonstrating knowledge of airway techniques. Complete the Malignant Hyperthermia protocol, ensuring the anesthesia machine is accurately prepared. Respond appropriately to codes, assisting the anesthesiologist and OR staff as needed. Maintain, stock, clean, and coordinate anesthesia carts, ensuring all necessary items are in place. Prepare, assemble, and prime transducers, slitters, and extension tubing. Set up rooms with equipment and supplies needed for each patient procedure. Troubleshoot and replace anesthesia equipment, bringing up repairs to Biomed or equivalent experience when necessary. Ensure all instruments and equipment meet FDA regulations for safe and accurate operation. Act as a resource to operating room staff regarding anesthesia equipment and procedures. Control and maintain perioperative anesthesia equipment, demonstrating competence in disinfection protocols. Communicate effectively with all patient populations, ensuring patient safety and accurate identification. Apply appropriate PPE and monitor staff compliance with health and safety guidelines. Assist anesthesiologist with equipment preparation for procedures, applying advanced clinical skills and critical thinking. Attend in-service demonstrations for ongoing training and assist with OR turnover. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or equivalent experience (Minimum) Associate Degree/College Diploma in Health Science (Preferred) Work Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience in a healthcare environment Licenses and Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire Certified Anesthesia Tech certification from the American Society of Anesthesia Technicians and Technologists (ASATT) (Minimum) Req ID : 15022 Working Title : Anesthesia Technician – Full time – Marina del Rey Hospital Department : Operating Room Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital Job Category : Clinical Operations Job Specialty : OR/Anesthesia Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT Primary Shift : Day Shift Duration : 8 hour Base Pay : $29.04 – $45.01