Anesthesia Technician

Shriners Children’s Hospital; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Hospital seeks an Anesthesia Technician to support the setup and maintenance of anesthesia machines, monitors, and related equipment. The role includes assisting the anesthesiologist, helping with room turnover, and ensuring carts and cabinets are stocked and clean.

Required qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of related work experience; certification is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimally one-year related work experience.
• Certification highly preferred/desired.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the OR anesthesia carts and machines.
• Assist with room turnover.
• Maintain, stock and clean anesthesia OR cabinets and workroom.
• Stock medication drawer, check for outdated drugs.
• Stock equipment drawers.
• Dispose/replace trash bags on carts.
• Order supplies.
• Take specimens to lab.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification highly preferred/desired

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status.

Job Description

The Anesthesia technician is responsible for the orderly and efficient set-up, trouble shooting, and maintenance of all anesthesia machines, monitors, carts, general equipment (e.g. laryngoscopes), specialized equipment (fiberoptic bronchoscopes and video system) malignant hyperthermia cart and difficult intubation cart. The anesthesia technician is responsible for placing the anesthesia machines in operational status, transports patients as necessary; assists Anesthesiologist in duties outside OR and maintains neat, clean, orderly and systematic anesthesia work room.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the OR anesthesia carts and machines.
• Assist with room turnover.
• Maintain, stock and clean anesthesia OR cabinets and workroom.
• Stock medication drawer, check for outdated drugs.
• Stock equipment drawers.
• Dispose/replace trash bags on carts.
• Order supplies.
• Take specimens to lab.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimally one-year related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification highly preferred/desired

Compensation

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Career Opportunities

Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families. We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children's, from clinical and non-clinical positions to education and research opportunities. We’re always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more.

Locations & Openings

No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

Benefits

• Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!