Anesthesia Tech

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 35,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation aid

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

Malpractice insurance

Safety badge

Scholarship opportunities

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM seeks an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia care team across pre-, intra-, and post-procedure stages. You will prepare, troubleshoot, and maintain anesthesia machines and related equipment, assist with room setup, patient positioning, and supplies, and help ensure safety standards are met.

Ideal candidates have an ASATT certification or 1 year of anesthesia tech experience, BLS, and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• 1 year anesthesia tech experience in an operating room setting or certification-based equivalence.
• ASATT certification or 2 years experience in lieu of certification.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, inspect, troubleshoot and maintain anesthesia machines and monitors.
• Assemble and restock supplies, emergency carts and assist with room setup and patient positioning.
• Support anesthesia care team pre-, intra-, and post-procedure and assist with emergencies.
• Maintain records demonstrating compliance with infection control and safety standards.
• Train new staff and conduct in-service training on new equipment and procedures.

Skills

Anesthesia tech experience

Education

ASATT certification

BLS certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location Address:1100 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930Compensation Pay Range:Minimum Offer $16.79 Maximum Offer $27.67Summary:Play a key role in supporting safe, efficient anesthesia care by assisting the clinical team during procedures and if you’re detail‑oriented, responsive, and ready to make an impact in patient care we want you to apply!How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)• Malpractice liability insurance• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department• EPIC electronic charting systemType of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 1.00 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: 10 Hour Days (United States of America)Responsibilities:Sign on and relocation benefits available to qualified candidates!The anesthesia technician provides technical and clinical support to the anesthesia care team pre-intra and post-procedure. The role supports safe, efficient anesthesia delivery by anticipating clinician needs, responding in emergencies. They prepare, inspect, troubleshoot and maintain anesthesia machines, monitors, airway devices and related equipment; assemble and restock supplies, emergency carts and assists with room setup, patient positioning/transfer, and equipment changes during cases. Ensure that all equipment and supplies follow Infection Control and manufacturer safety standards.Additional Job Duties:Provides supplies and equipment to each anesthetizing location in proper working order.Prepare, maintain, and troubleshoot all types of anesthesia equipment (alarm systems, calibration and leak checking, medical gas cylinders, vaporizers, and ventilators).Assist anesthesia providers with equipment and supplies needed for patient care (general anesthesia, epidurals, blocks, hemodynamic monitoring, IV pumps) and emergency care (code blue, difficult airway, bronchospasm, malignant hyperthermia crisis, local anesthetic systemic toxicity), Sterile set-ups (arterial lines, central lines, adult/pediatric cardiovascular).Manage anesthesia carts medication inventory and restock anesthesia supplies.Perform point of use cleaning and handling of contaminated instruments (laryngoscope blades, intubation scopes, TEE probes. LMA's).Support the surgical team before, during, and after procedures, ensuring anesthesia equipment is clean, stocked and ready for next procedure.Responsible for training new staff and conducting in-service training with existing staff, physicians, and CRNAs to keep them abreast of new procedures, protocols or the use of new equipment.Maintain detailed records to ensure that all equipment and supplies are in compliance with Infection Control and manufacturer safety standards.Other duties as assignedQualifications:High school diploma or equivalent- required1 year Anesthesia Tech experience required in Operating Room setting.ASATT (American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians) certification required or2 years’ experience as an anesthesia tech in lieu of certificationBLS required at time of hireWe're all about well-being, starting with yours.Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.Learn more about our employee benefits.About Presbyterian Healthcare ServicesPresbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.Compensation DisclaimerThe compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services