Anesthesia Tech

Ardent Health Services; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services is seeking a day shift, full-time Anesthesia Technician in Pocatello, ID. You will support the anesthesia department by preparing machines, stocking supplies, and ensuring readiness for procedures.

In this role, you will help with rapid turnover, assist in trauma situations under the anesthesia provider, and maintain equipment. A high school diploma and BLS are required, with basic computer skills enabling documentation and ordering.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and stocks anesthesia equipment and supplies.
• Ensures rapid turnover of cases; cleans machines, carts and devices.
• Assists in trauma situations under supervision of anesthesia provider.
• Maintains and troubleshoots anesthesia equipment for surgical cases.
• Stocks carts and rooms with supplies and medications.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Anesthesia Technician in Pocatello, ID.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region's Level II Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital, and is home to the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group, and Portneuf Air Rescue. PMC has a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, an adult intensive care unit, nationally recognized orthopedic services, a full suite of cardiac care, Center of Excellence-recognized surgeons, imaging, and primary and specialty care.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to the anesthesia department in preparing anesthesia machines for use, stocking of all areas that require anesthesia services, ordering supplies, and maintaining stocks.
• Responsible for the rapid turnover of cases that require anesthesia services, utilizing the spaulding classification system for cleaning of machines, carts and medical devices or equipment.
• Assists in trauma situations, when needed, and performs under the direction of the anesthesia provider and subject to verification in accordance with state and federal law.
• Prepares, stocks and trouble shoots all anesthesia equipment and machines for surgical cases, including preventative maintainence.
• Stocks all areas, carts and machines with supplies and medications.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Previous medical experience.