Anesthesia Technician

stcharles; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Health System in Bend, OR is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support licensed anesthesia providers in preparing equipment and supplies for anesthesia and perioperative care.

You will ensure safe operation of anesthesia machines, monitors and delivery systems across OR, MDU, CV, and related areas. The role involves routine maintenance, inventory management, sterile processing, and collaboration with the anesthesia team to enable efficient, high‑quality patient care during general,

Responsibilities

• Conducts routine anesthesia machine checks and prepares equipment for various anesthesia modalities.
• Maintains inventory of anesthesia equipment, monitors, and related supplies.
• Assists anesthesia providers in clinical settings outside of the Operating Room as needed.
• Performs first-level maintenance, cleaning, sterilizing, calibrating, and testing of anesthesia equipment.
• Documents equipment maintenance in accordance with hospital policies.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Full-Time, Days

Three 12-hour shifts on Monday, Friday, and rotating Saturday/Sunday

Pay range: $24.48 - $35.51

Main Operating Room - Bend, OR

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

TITLE: Anesthesia Technician

REPORTS TO POSITION: Assistant Nurse Manager - Operating Room

DEPARTMENT: Operating Room

DATE LAST REVIEWED: September 2025

OUR VISION: Creating America's healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Anesthesia Technician staffs various units throughout St. Charles Health System. These departments include all Operating Room, MDU, CV, FBC and other areas that anesthesia support as needed. These departments provide specialized care to patients throughout their perioperative experience.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Anesthesia Technician is an integral member of the anesthesia patient care team. Their role is to assist licensed anesthesia providers in the acquisition, preparation, and application of the equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia. In this role, the Technician contributes to safe, efficient, and cost-effective anesthesia care. The Technician will provide support in anesthesia for routine and complex surgical cases. They are responsible for preparing and maintaining patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems before, during and after anesthesia. The Technician prepares the Operating Room with equipment and supplies to support the daily workload with little guidance. This position may assist anesthesia providers and other caregivers with patient care. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

• Conducts routine anesthesia machine checks as outlined by the Food and Drug Administration.
• Prepares anesthesia equipment for general, monitored anesthesia care, or regional cases.
• Consults Operating Room Schedule to determine necessary equipment, preparation, and timing for indicated procedures.
• Assists Licensed Anesthesia Provider in clinical settings outside of the Operating Room as needed.
• Functions as first line in trouble shooting situations involving anesthesia machines, anesthesia monitors, and equipment related to anesthesia.
• Maintains inventory of emergency carts; Difficult Airway, Pediatric, Malignant Hyperthermia, Regional Block, Intra-Lipid kit, fiber optic scopes, TEE, and Massive Transfusion device.
• Safely disposes of Anesthesia generated biohazard waste according to institutions protocol.
• Conducts general disinfecting, cleaning, and handling of anesthesia equipment and instruments according to manufacture recommendations.
• Provides support in areas of pressure monitoring, auto transfusion and laboratory functions.
• Tracks and maintains anesthesia equipment, specialty carts, kits, and inventory.
• Participates in advance training and educational programs.
• Performs duties under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia provider and/or Registered Nurse (RN).
• Provides support for routine surgical cases by assisting in the preparation and maintenance of patient equipment and anesthesia delivery systems before, during and after anesthesia. Operates a variety of mechanical, pneumatic and electronic equipment used to monitor, evaluate and manage the patient undergoing anesthesia.
• Performs first level maintenance on anesthesia equipment such as cleaning, sterilizing, assembling, calibrating and testing, troubleshooting, requisitioning and recording of inspections and maintenance.
• Cleans, sterilizes, disinfects, stocks, orders and maintains the routine anesthesia equipment and supplies.
• Maintains and organizes the anesthesia environment, equipment, and supplies to facilitate department functions.
• Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver.
• Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focus attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.
• Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients in a caring way, including introducing oneself and explaining role in patient's care, asking the patient his or her preferred name, sitting with the patient to determine his or her care goals, active listening, and communicating effectively and appropriately through touch, eye contact, etc.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
• Documents equipment maintenance in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory agencies.
• Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
• Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies