Anesthesia Technician

Exeter Hospital; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Anesthesia Technician to join their team. This full-time role involves supporting the Department of Anesthesia by maintaining and managing equipment and supplies, ensuring a safe and efficient environment for patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in anesthesia practices and a commitment to quality patient outcomes. With a focus on teamwork and professional development, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the health and well-being of the community while enjoying a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Ongoing training and growth opportunities

Wellness resources

Special perks

Qualifications

• 2 years Anesthesia Technician experience preferred.
• Medical Tech Registration required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and checks anesthesia equipment and supplies.
• Maintains anesthesia supply inventory and coordinates with pharmacy.

Skills

Anesthesia Technician experience

Medical Tech Registration

Hospital experience

Cer.A.T.T. certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Anesthesia machines

Automated Medication Dispensing Cabinets

Job description

full time, Day Shift, 6:30-4:15pm, 4 x week, M-F

Posted 05/09/2025

*CA

Exeter Hospital, Core Physicians, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, proudly serve the beautiful NH seacoast region. Our principal mission is to work together to create healthier communities. What makes us unique is the spirit of our staff who are team-oriented and focused on providing outstanding patient care experience and quality outcomes for those we are privileged to serve. In addition, we want to ensure that our employees feel well cared for by offering a comprehensive benefits package, ongoing training and growth opportunities, wellness resources, special perks, and more.

Our Magnet designation is recognition of our excellent nursing staff and the high quality, innovative patient care we deliver every day in our community.

Position Overview

Clinically supports the activities of the Department of Anesthesia. Maintains equipment and supplies according to established practices of the department.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Medical Tech Registration required upon hire
• 2 years Anesthesia Technician experience preferred
• Hospital experience in acute care setting as LNA, Emergency Room Tech, or other healthcare-related field preferred.
• Cer.A.T.T. (ASATT certification) preferred, individual must be willing to pursue certification after hire.

Major Responsibilities:

• Sets up and checks equipment; supplies and inventory including anesthesia machines; monitors; invasive lines; non-controlled pharmaceuticals.
• Maintains, coordinates preventative maintenance and repairs, and serves as a resource for anesthesia machines and specialty equipment including waste gas monitoring.
• Works closely with OR materials manager to maintain anesthesia supply inventory; establish par levels; monitor outdates; perform cycle counts to minimize waste and ensure integrity and availability of supplies in areas where anesthesia care is provided.
• Assists anesthesia providers by gathering and setting up equipment and supplies for clinical procedures such as invasive line insertion; regional blocks; awake intubations; and patient transfers directly from the OR to a critical care area.
• Works collaboratively with pharmacy to ensure supplies of non-controlled medications are readily available. Monitors and restocks non-controlled pharmaceutical supplies in anesthesia Automated Medication Dispensing Cabinets.
• Maintains difficult airway supplies and anesthesia supply carts in all locations to ensure standardization and availability of necessary supplies and equipment.
• Removes and replaces oxygen and other gas cylinders as necessary.
• Maintains a safe environment by monitoring sharps and biohazard containers and emptying and restocking as needed.
• Provides and/or helps coordinate education in collaboration with OR charge nurse and/or anesthesia providers on new devices; maintenance of equipment and current practice topics through professional organization.
• Performs duties of Surgical and Anesthesia Support Aide; job code number 599232.