Anesthesia technician

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia team in the operating room. The role involves preparing equipment, attaching monitoring devices, and assisting with patient transfers, under supervision of the anesthesia staff.

Working at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital on Centre Street, the technician will ensure equipment readiness, maintain sterile environments, and uphold infection-control standards in perioperative care.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Minimum 6 months hospital experience required; anesthesia tech experience preferred.
• No substitution of experience for education allowed.

Responsibilities

• Assist anesthesia team during perioperative care.
• Attach vital signs and monitoring devices to patients.
• Collaborate with surgical team for patient positioning.
• Prepare and assist with intubation under supervision.
• Ensure safe transfer of patients to PACU and maintain equipment.

Skills

I CARE Standards

Anesthesia equipment check

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Grade 130
Schedule: 11:00am to 9:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
Summary: The Anesthesia Technician functions as an assistant to members of the anesthesia staff (Anesthesiologists and CRNA's) to facilitate and support delivery of perioperative care to the patient by the Anesthesia Team. The Anesthesia Technician will also assure the practice of the Patient and Family Centered Care Model in an environment that exemplifies best practice.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions: Collaborates in the perioperative anesthesia care of patients to ensure safety and efficiency of care as observed by the members of the anesthesia team, and reports to the Nurse Manager of the Operating Room and the Chief of Anesthesia.

• Participates in the transfer of patients from stretcher/bed.
• Attaches vital signs and related monitoring devices to the patient.
• Collaborates with the Surgical Team in positioning of patients for special procedures (spinal, epidural, sitting, prone).
• Participates in the intubation procedure under the direction supervision of the anesthetist/anesthesiologist by preparing and holding equipment and applying cricoid pressure to the trachea.
• Collaborates in the safe, efficient transfer of the patient from the operating room to the PACU by having transfer oxygen and ambu bag available immediately post operatively.
• Performs related duties in a prompt and courteous manner, such as transporting blood samples to respiratory for blood gases.
• Maintains appropriate supply of anesthesia equipment and pharmaceutical supplies in all locations where anesthesia and related procedures are administered in the hospital to facilitate prompt anesthesia care for the patient. These activities are monitored by the anesthesia staff and reported to the Nurse Manager of the Operating Room and the Chief of Anesthesia.
• Coordinates requests from the anesthesia team by collecting items needed during each surgical procedure.
• Maintains par levels of gas tanks for the anesthesia units (machines).
• Maintains anesthesia equipment/monitoring units in working condition communicating with the biomedical department and/or equipment service representatives to insure availability of equipment.
• Executes equipment repairs within 24 hours to ensure patient safety and continuance of planned schedule of surgical procedures.
• Monitors a log of daily anesthesia equipment safety checks, performed by anesthesia technician, and documented appropriately, to comply with safety requirements established by the hospital, accreditation requisites and regulatory agencies.
• Assists the Nurse Manager by completing purchase requisitions for needed items when par levels are affected.
• Maintains all equipment and instrumentation in clean organized condition in accordance to the hospital infection management policy.
• Maintains cleanliness of all anesthesia carts and machines.
• Maintains appropriately, special instruments and equipment, i.e. fiberoptic bronchoscope, endtidal, CO2 monitors, humidifiers, etc.
• Operates STERIS machine and sterilizers according to operational standards.
• Participates in the special cleaning and/or removal and terminal sterilization of equipment exposed to diagnosed contagious diseases. Participates in quality assurance activities for the operating room and the Department of Anesthesia upon request.
• Collects data as required by the quality assurance criteria determined by the Chief of Anesthesia and/or Nurse Manager.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
: 6 months Hospital experience required; Previous Anesthesia Tech Experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
• Check all anesthesia equipment in the proper working condition.
• Maintain par levels of supplies in Anesthesia Cart.
• Maintain cleanliness of Anesthesia equipment and workroom per Infection Control policy.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%)

• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

1153 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Pay Range

$18.56 - $27.58/Hourly

Grade

SF1130

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement:

2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity