Anesthesia Tech

ID_SARMC Saint Alphonsus Health System, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, Idaho is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia team across operating rooms. The role involves maintaining, packing, and supplying complex anesthesia equipment and assisting with patient care before, during, and after procedures.

Responsibilities include preparing anesthesia supplies, disinfecting equipment, and collaborating with anesthesia, nursing staff, and off-site resources to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS/HCP certification is required.
• Prior hospital anesthesia department experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of anesthesia equipment including machines, monitors, and diagnostic tools.
• Clean and check instruments and equipment used in anesthesia for safety.
• Provide high-quality service to surgeons and anesthesiologists.
• Restock supplies and ensure carts and machines are ready before surgery.
• Assist in positioning patients and supporting anesthesia procedures as directed.

Skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS/HCP certification

Tools

Anesthesia machines

Electronic monitors

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Position Overview

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, Idaho is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to join the Surgical Services Department. Anesthesia Technicians provide anesthesia support services throughout the medical center under the direct supervision of the anesthesiologist and manager. The Anesthesia Technician assists the anesthesia team prior to, during, and following patient procedures in various operating rooms across surgical services. Individuals in this position are proficient in the maintenance, packing, and resupplying of the most complex anesthesia supplies and equipment in the operating room, and when available, responds to codes with anesthesia. The Anesthesia Technician checks and supplies anesthesia carts and machines, checks and replaces anesthesia gas tanks, disassembles used anesthesia equipment, disinfects machines and supply carts, replaces used products and prepares transducers for invasive hemodynamic monitoring. This position has significant patient contact while assisting in transport and procedures and works collaboratively with anesthesia, nursing staff, and off-site resources. In addition, the incumbent assists with the preparation of anesthesia supplies both preoperatively and post operatively by cleaning, maintaining, packaging, ordering, and inventorying anesthesia supplies.

Employment Type

Full time, Shift: Day Shift

Schedule

Position will be scheduled for 40 hours a week. Schedule during the first 6 weeks of training is Monday through Friday from 5:45am to 2:15pm.

Work Location

Position is assigned to work at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center off of I-84 and Curtis Rd.

Benefits

• Position is eligible for benefits on Day 1 including health insurance, PTO accrual and more!
• We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.
• Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.
• We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in a Hospital Anesthesia Department preferred.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for HealthCare Provider (BLS/HCP) certification required.

What You Will Do

• Develops knowledge of equipment including but not limited to anesthesia machines, electronic monitors, and diagnostic equipment.
• Cleans and checks instruments and equipment related to anesthesia at established levels necessary for administration of safe anesthetic procedures.
• Removes broken/defective equipment from use and places work orders when appropriate.
• Provides direct, high-quality service to surgeons, anesthesiologists, and anesthetists.
• Responds promptly and accurately to physician and anesthetist direction.
• Works collaboratively with other members of the surgery team.
• Provides high quality customer service.
• Basic knowledge of anesthetist procedures, equipment, and supplies.
• Participates as the primary assistant to Anesthesia for procedures in the Operating Room at various locations across surgical service.
• Prepares anesthesia supplies.
• Works in secure anesthesia workrooms with limited medication storage, excluding control substances, and handles medications under the supervision of anesthesiologist or anesthetist.
• Ensure anesthesia carts are supplied and machines are in each room prior to the beginning of the surgery schedule and between procedures.
• Checks and replaces anesthesia gas tanks as needed.
• Retrieve special anesthesia supplies that are anticipated and/or requested by the person administering the anesthetic before and during surgery.
• Prepares complex equipment and supplies for hemodynamic monitoring.
• Ensures monitoring equipment and supplies are ready.
• Ensures the anesthesia machine is ready for use including troubleshooting and correcting problems.
• May perform daily anesthesia equipment inspections including suction, electrical plugs, gas connections, oxygen and nitrous oxide cylinders.
• May assist in positioning patients for procedures.
• Assist in dressing and securing IVs and Arterial lines.
• Assist Anesthesia during intubating and extubating procedures as directed.
• Restock all used supplies as needed during a surgery.
• Dispose of contaminated materials and disinfect equipment in accordance with general operating room P&A concerning biohazardous waste.
• Clean anesthesia equipment in the Operating Room and outside locations following each procedure.
• Clean, maintain, and package used anesthesia materials and equipment.
• Inventories and orders anesthesia supplies.
• Run errands as requested by anesthesiologists/CRNAs/charge RN/other team members as appropriate to facilitate the preparation and conduct of anesthesia.
• Perform additional duties as requested by other team members.
• Trouble shoot broken equipment and fix as directed by clinical engineering.

Highlights and Benefits

• When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients.
• We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers.
• Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon.

Ministry / Facility Information

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus's goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based. Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health; The region's most advanced Trauma Center (Level II); Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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