Anesthesia Technician

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K matching

Employee recognition program

Dental & health insurance

Paid holidays

Short and long-term disability

Pet insurance

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support anesthesia providers before, during, and after procedures by preparing equipment, managing supplies, and ensuring readiness of anesthesia systems.

You will operate under clinical supervision in a fast-paced perioperative setting to promote patient safety and efficient workflow.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required.
• EMT or Certified Surg Tech or LPN required.
• One year of hospital experience is preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant Certification is preferred.
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• IL & IA Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training within 90 days of hire.
• IL & IA Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Training within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Gather, prepare, and organize equipment and supplies needed for patient care.
• Set up, test, and troubleshoot anesthesia machines and related systems for safe operation.
• Perform routine cleaning, disinfection, and maintenance of anesthesia equipment per infection control standards.
• Assist operating room staff with patient care activities under RN supervision, including transport and room turnover.
• Maintain inventory by stocking, rotating, and ordering anesthesia and OR supplies.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and repair requests with Clinical Engineering.
• Conduct safety checks and testing on anesthesia equipment for compliance and safety.
• Maintain a clean, compliant work environment and proper handling of infectious/hazardous materials.
• Support efficient OR workflow by addressing real-time needs of anesthesia and surgical teams.

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

EMT or Certified Surg Tech or LPN

Job description

Overview

Join UnityPoint Health as an AnesthesiaTechnicianIandplay a vital role in supporting safe, high-quality surgical care. In this position, you willassistanesthesia providers before, during, and after procedures by preparing equipment, managing supplies, and ensuring readiness of anesthesia systems. Working under clinical supervision in a fast-paced environment, you will helpmaintainpatient safety, infection control standards, and efficient workflow throughout the surgical process, contributing directly to exceptional perioperative care.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Support anesthesia and surgical teams by gathering, preparing, and organizing equipment and supplies needed for patient care.
• Set up, test, and troubleshoot anesthesia machines and related systems to ensure safe, reliable, and fully functional operation.
• Perform routine cleaning, disinfection, and maintenance of anesthesia equipment in alignment with infection control standards and manufacturer guidelines.
• Assistoperating room staff with patient care activities under RN supervision, including transport and room turnover.
• Maintainaccurateinventory levels by stocking, rotating, and ordering anesthesia and OR supplies to support continuous operations.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and repair requests with Clinical Engineering and ensuretimelyresolution of issues.
• Conduct functional testing and safety checks on anesthesia equipment to ensure compliance and patient safety.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment, including proper handling and disposal of infectious and hazardous materials.
• Support efficient OR workflow by responding to real-time needs of anesthesia and surgical teams.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma/GEDor equivalentrequired.
• EMT or Certified Surg Tech or LPN required

Experience:

• One (1) year of hospital experience is preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Certified Nursing Assistant Certification is preferred.
• Mustpossessand maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationthrough the American Heart Associationrequiredwithin90 daysof hire.
• IL & IA Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required within 90 days of hire.
• IL & IA Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Training in state(s) where providing care required within 90 days of hire.