Katie Skye Sostre
Jacksonville,Florida
Summary
Experienced Anesthesia Technician skilled in supporting licensed providers in surgical settings. Specializes in maintaining and troubleshooting anesthesia equipment, assisting with patient assessments, airway management, IV access, and transport. Delivers high-quality anesthesia care through strong clinical judgment and a patient-centered approach.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Anesthesia Technician II
Baptist Medical Center South
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Assisted anesthesiologists during patient assessments and interventions in operating rooms.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to medical staff promptly.
- Calibrated and tested anesthesia machines for optimal performance before surgeries.
- Managed inventory of anesthesia supplies, ensuring availability and proper storage conditions to support surgical operations.
- Assisted in urgent procedures, contributing to patient safety and care under pressure.
- Followed infection control protocols to maintain a sterile environment in the operating room.
- Assembled procedure kits for blocks, central lines, arterial lines, blood product infusions, and fiber optic scopes.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting up necessary equipment such as monitors, ventilators, IV pumps.
- Troubleshot technical issues related to anesthesia delivery systems when they arose.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to enhance patient comfort and care throughout surgical processes.
- Worked alongside veterinarians and surgical teams with skills useful in human anesthesia settings.
Veterinary Technician
Banfield Pet Hospital
05.2016 - 10.2025
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and surgeries for various animal species.
- Monitored patient vital signs and provided necessary care during procedures.
- Administered medications and vaccinations as directed by veterinary staff.
- Educated pet owners on health care, nutrition, and preventive measures.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment for efficient operations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth clinic workflow and patient care.
- Performed laboratory tests to assist in diagnosing animal health issues.
- Assisted veterinarians in performing surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, monitoring anesthesia levels, and administering medications to animals.
- Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, ultrasounds, blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis.
Anesthesia Technician
Mayo Clinic
01.2023 - 02.2025
- Assist licensed anesthesia providers with patient assessment, monitoring, positioning, and transport for scheduled, urgent, and emergent surgical procedures.
- Assisted in monitoring patients' vital signs throughout anesthesia administration.
- Support airway management, including mask ventilation, intubation assistance, extubation support, and emergency airway readiness.
- Prepared anesthesia supplies and medications for efficient surgical workflow.
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels of anesthesia supplies and medications, ensuring availability and proper location for each case.
- Collaborated with anesthesiologists and nursing staff to support patient care.
- Assisted with transport of patients from OR recovery area back to assigned hospital room.
- Perform daily equipment checks, preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot malfunctions to ensure uninterrupted anesthesia care.
- Maintained and calibrated anesthesia machines to ensure optimal performance.
- Set up pressure transducers by properly calibrating transducers and pressure nodules.
- Supported patients with proper positioning for spinals and epidurals to enhance success and minimize risks.
- Assist with IV placement and invasive line preparation under provider direction.
- Adhered strictly to infection control standards while preparing operating rooms for use.
- Performed CPR in crisis situations under direction of doctor in charge until anesthesiologist arrived.
- Actively participate as a member of the OR emergency/code response team, supporting rapid, coordinated patient care.
- Ensure strict adherence to infection prevention, patient identification, and safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor - Psychology
Arizona State University
Associate - Early Education
Northern Marianas College
Skills
- Anesthesia equipment setup
- Airway management
- IV access assistance
- Patient monitoring
- Sterile technique
- Infection control
- Sterilization
- Urgent readiness
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Patient positioning
- Patient transport
- BLS certification
- Patient safety focus
- Team collaboration
- Patient safety focus
Certification
- American Heart Association BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
Timeline
Anesthesia Technician II
Baptist Medical Center South
01.2026 - 05.2026
Anesthesia Technician
Mayo Clinic
01.2023 - 02.2025
Veterinary Technician
Banfield Pet Hospital
05.2016 - 10.2025
Bachelor - Psychology
Arizona State University
Associate - Early Education
Northern Marianas College