Anesthesia Technician

Altru Health System; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life and disability insurance

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Altru Health System in Grand Forks, ND seeks an Anesthesia Technician to support anesthesiologists and surgical teams by preparing and maintaining anesthesia equipment and supplies. The role ensures safe and efficient care by managing equipment setup, stocking materials, and assisting in emergency situations.

The position requires proficiency in English and may require BLS certification within 90 days of start date.

Qualifications

• Sets up and breaks down anesthesia workstations before and after procedures.
• Cleans, restocks, and prepares airway carts, intubation equipment, and emergency supplies.
• Assists anesthesia providers with equipment positioning, IV setup, and basic non-clinical tasks.
• Prepares and restocks anesthesia drugs under supervision and according to policy.
• Supports providers during emergent situations by preparing airway equipment and supplies.
• Maintains accurate stock levels of anesthesia supplies and medications.
• Rotates stock and ensures items are within expiration date.
• Organizes storage areas for efficiency and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safe and efficient anesthesia care by maintaining equipment and supplies.
• Supports department operations and patient safety through meticulous equipment management.

Skills

Anesthesia equipment setup

Inventory management

Emergency support

Sterile technique

Education

Anesthesia Technologist certification (preferred)

Job description

Location: Altru Hospital 1200 South Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201 Pay Range: $17.07 - $25.60

Summary

The Anesthesia Technician supports Anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and surgical teams by preparing, maintaining, and troubleshooting anesthesia equipment and supplies. This role ensures safe and efficient anesthesia care by managing equipment setup, stocking materials, assisting in emergency situations, and maintaining compliance with safety and infection-control standards.

Essential Job Functions

• Sets up and breaks down anesthesia workstations before and after procedures.
• Cleans, restocks, and prepares airway carts, intubation equipment, and emergency supplies.
• Assists anesthesia providers with equipment positioning, IV equipment setup, and basic procedural support (non-clinical tasks only).
• Prepares and restocks anesthesia drugs under the direction and supervision of anesthesia providers and according to facility policy.
• Supports providers during emergent situations (code blue, rapid response) by preparing airway equipment and supplies.
• Maintains accurate stock levels of anesthesia supplies, including circuits, masks, airway devices, and medications.
• Rotates stock and ensures all items are within expiration date.
• Organizes storage areas for efficiency and compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certification

Anesthesia Technologist | American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians | Preferred | HR Primary Sources Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area: Surgery ASC: BLS within 90 Days of Start Date

Language Requirements

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands

• Sit: Rarely (1-4%)
• Stand: Continuously (67-100%)
• Walk: Continuously (67-100%)
• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Rarely (1-4%)
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Twist: Frequently (34-66%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)

Driving Requirement Definitions

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position: Infrequent Driver Reference ID: R8029 Making a real difference. For one another. To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.

At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart. Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO) At Altru, everything we do is underscored by a why—and that why is one another. We believe in the power of community and the difference we can make together. As the trusted healthcare provider in our region, we’re driven by a commitment to quality care and creating a supportive environment where every team member can thrive. Here, you’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, and experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back—taking your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be part of a small community with a big heart.

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