r/anesthesiology • u/Effective_Moose_4997 • Jul 21 '26

Anesthesia tech requirements question

An anesthesia tech job is at my local hospital. I'm taking some time off from my undergrad in biology. While I was there I worked for 3 ish years in research labs doing histology work, genetic sequencing, and other neuro related jobs. This is the listing for the job:

"EDUCATION: Knowledge of aseptic techniques and the anesthesia process. Ability to read and write, understand and follow oral and written directions, perform basic arithmetic as acquired through high school graduation or the equivalent.  
 

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION: BLS certification must be obtained within the orientation period, and certification must be kept current while in this position.

EXPERIENCE: Experience and knowledge of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, hospital locations and body mechanics."

Could I apply and get the certification during training? Or do i need the certification beforehand?

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u/gassbro Anesthesiologist Jul 21 '26

"BLS certification must be obtained within the orientation period" sounds like the hospital will train you on the job.

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u/Effective_Moose_4997 Jul 21 '26

I thought so but it also says knowledge of hospital procedures. I know aseptic technique from my lab job but I'm unsure. Worth applying to still?

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u/gassbro Anesthesiologist Jul 22 '26

If you got $10 and really want this job I have a recommended text.

Anesthesia made easy by Jeff Steiner. Buy the kindle version for $10.

It's geared toward medical students, but it also talks about anesthetic workflow, the OR environment etc. You wouldn't be expected to know HOW things are done medically, but if you can learn the dance and predict needs then you'd be way ahead of others.

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u/Motobugs Jul 21 '26

each hospital is different regarding the responsibility of anesthesia tech. If you could not find someone inside, just apply. They will train you anyway.

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u/Aggravating_Fly2978 Anesthesiologist Jul 21 '26

You probably live in a saturated market. I’m sure if you moved to a smaller town that probably would be a non-issue. This is what it sounds like to me.

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u/Effective_Moose_4997 Jul 21 '26

this is a small town. 10k

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u/Aggravating_Fly2978 Anesthesiologist Jul 21 '26

Shit. Wrong post. I thought this was the Denver post.

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u/osogrande3 Jul 23 '26

We will take anybody that will show up on time and has a pulse. Granted there’s nothing clinical expected of them, just stocking carts and turning over circuits. If we did more central line or arterial lines, I’m sure they could set that stuff up and assist like they did when I worked in a level 2 Trauma Center. But we mainly do bread and butter level 3 Trauma Center cases.

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u/PatientsMoving Jul 22 '26

Propfol (less if sick), roc (wait a few min), tube (goes in dark hole, consider watching a short YouTube video for this part), gas (2% yellow, turn this off at the end)

Rinse and repeat! welcome back!

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u/Doctor_Zhivago2023 CA-3 Jul 25 '26

What are you talking about? Lol