Anesthesia Technician

Altru; 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 Hospital in Grand Forks, ND is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and surgical teams by maintaining and troubleshooting anesthesia equipment and supplies. The role ensures safe anesthesia care through equipment setup, stocking materials, and assisting in emergencies.

Responsibilities include preparing and restocking drugs under supervision, organizing storage, and maintaining compliance with safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience as anesthesia technologist preferred.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Anesthesia equipment setup

Airway equipment handling

Stock management

Emergency response support

Non-clinical task support

Safety & infection-control compliance

Education

Anesthesia Technologist certification

Job description

Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.Location:Altru Hospital,1200 South Columbia Road,Grand Forks, ND 58201Pay Range: $17.07 - $25.60Summary: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 SourcesAdditional specialty certification/training as required by the work area:Surgery ASC: BLS within 90 Days of Start DateLanguage 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)Working Conditions:Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)Outdoor: Not ApplicableExtreme Temperature: Not ApplicableDriving 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 DriverReference ID: R8029Making 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)