Anesthesia Tech 2

Inova Health System; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement matching

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Parental leave

Job summary

Inova Alexandria Hospital is seeking an Anesthesia Technician 2 to join our team as a full-time member. The role operates on a 3–12 hour shift pattern, including Sunday days and Monday/Tuesday nights.

The technician will assist anesthesiologists, manage anesthesia equipment, stock supplies, and ensure readiness of emergency equipment. Requires a high school diploma, one year of clinical experience, and BLS certification; OR experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of experience in a clinical environment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at start.

Responsibilities

• Assists and anticipates needs of the Anesthesiologist in invasive monitor insertion and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and troubleshooting of anesthesia delivery systems and monitoring equipment.
• Verifies emergency equipment is in place before the day starts and applies monitoring devices correctly.
• Stocks anesthesia supplies and related materials; maintains workrooms and cabinets.
• Performs daily maintenance, inventory, and cleaning of anesthesia workrooms and supply areas.
• Sets up pharmaceutical and infusion pumps per anesthesia guidelines.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Inova Alexandria Hospital is looking for an Anesthesia Technician 2 to join the team! This role will be a Full-time, 3-12-hour shifts, Sunday days (7AM-7:30 PM) Monday & Tuesday Nights 6PM-6:30AM)

Inova is consistently ranked as national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health:offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance:offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support:offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance:offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and more.
• Assists and anticipates needs of Anesthesiologist in invasive monitor insertion and procedures such as pulmonary artery catheter, central venous access, fiberoptic intubation and difficult airway situations per hospital policy.
• Demonstrates detailed technical knowledge and troubleshooting ability for anesthesia delivery systems, gas analyzer, EKG and pulse oximeter per manufacture guidelines.
• Verifies essential emergency equipment is in place prior to the start of the day. Assists with the correct application of monitoring devices.
• Stocks anesthesia supplies, IV fluids, Inhalation gases, printer labels and ink per template on Anesthesia McKesson Carts.
• Performs daily maintenance, inventory and cleaning of Anesthesia Workrooms A/B/C, Women's, C-Section, Stat Lab, CVOR cabinets and the supply shelves in GE and EP/Cath.
• Identifies and sets up pharmaceutical and infusion pumps according to anesthesia guidelines.
• Additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Education:High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Years of Experience: One year of experience in a clinical environment.

Certification: Basic Life Support via America Heart Association required upon start

Preferred Qualifications:

Operating Room Experience

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.