Anesthesia Technician

Job Description: The Anesthesia Technician is a vital member of the Anesthesia Care Team, committed to ensuring safe and effective anesthetic experiences. This role encompasses a variety of technical responsibilities, including cleaning and calibrating anesthesia machines, stocking supplies, and monitoring equipment quality. The technician is also responsible for transporting patients and performing routine patient care tasks, while providing critical support during emergency situations. Additionally, the technician assists with machine turnover and procedure preparation and may be required to be on call as needed. This position supports system-wide initiatives and offers opportunities for career advancement upon demonstrated competence and dedication. Posting Specifics Pay Ranges: $19.31 - $26.22/hour (Level I) (depending on experience). $19.87 - $28.31/hour (Level II) (depending on experience) Benefits Eligible: No Shift Details: PRN/As Needed. Variable Hours and shifts Department:  Operating Room, St. Mary's Medical Center (Grand Junction, Colorado) Essential Functions Checks, calibrates, restocks, prepares, and maintains basic anesthesia equipment and supply carts across all areas supported by the anesthesia team. Ensures all equipment is properly sterilized and functioning according to standards. Assists with room turnover and prepares anesthesia equipment for subsequent procedures. Manages the collection, cleaning, and proper processing of contaminated anesthesia equipment following procedures. Disinfects and cleans anesthesia equipment, the surrounding environment, and instrumentation in accordance with the manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU). Transports patients, including low-acuity patients, ensuring safe and efficient movement to and from the operating room and other designated areas. Performs Point-of-Care testing, including conducting and maintaining quality control procedures, and sterilizes equipment using appropriate methods. May be required to be on call and/or float to other departments based on operational needs, within the scope of competency and qualifications. Skills Patient Safety Basic Instrument & Equipment Preparation Inventory Management Low-Acuity Patient Transport Minimum Qualifications (Level I) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers. Minimum Qualifications (Level II) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers. Demonstrated competency and experience as an Anesthesia Tech I (Basic) or equivalent Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work under moderate supervision Effective organizational and communication skills Basic knowledge of anesthesia equipment and sterile technique Demonstrated proactive approach to anticipating and fulfilling anesthesia needs and requests Preferred Qualifications Associate’s degree in Science or equivalent Previous experience working in a healthcare setting Previous Operating Room (OR) experience Physical Requirements Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items (instrument sets of 25 pounds or less). Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and o ... (truncated, view full listing at source)