Summary Anesthesia technicians support anesthesia care providers before and during surgery. Responsibilities Maintaining anesthesia equipment. Clean, sterilize, test, calibrate and troubleshoot anesthesia equipment, as well as keeping records of equipment inspections. Utilize many types of mechanical and electronic testing devices to make sure that all of the equipment is functioning properly. Maintain inventory of all the supplies used by the anesthesia care providers. Education Required: High School diploma or GED. Experience Preferred: 1 year