Anesthesia Tech I: OR Support & Monitoring

Tufts Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 77,184,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medical Center in Boston is seeking an Anesthesia Support Technician to assist anesthesiologists and nurses, prepare patient equipment, and monitor supplies in the OR and PACU. You will set up IV solutions, arterial lines, and invasive monitors, and help with inventory and maintenance of anesthesia equipment.

The role emphasizes hands‑on, supervised work, infection control, and accurate record keeping.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Preferred: Associate degree, EMT certification, 1 year OR/PACU experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists anesthesiologists and nursing staff with direct patient care duties and equipment preparation.
• Changes soda-lime containers and sets up IV solutions, arterial lines, and invasive monitors.
• Orders supplies, maintains anesthesia carts, and keeps records of maintenance and testing.
• Cleans and maintains anesthesia equipment and participates in infection control.

Skills

Sterile technique

Effective communication

Patient care

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree

EMT Certification

Tools

Glucometer

Anesthesia equipment

Job description

Tufts Medical Center in Boston is seeking an Anesthesia Support Technician to assist anesthesiologists and nurses, prepare patient equipment, and monitor supplies in the OR and PACU. You will set up IV solutions, arterial lines, and invasive monitors, and help with inventory and maintenance of anesthesia equipment.

The role emphasizes hands‑on, supervised work, infection control, and accurate record keeping.