Anesthesia Technician: Equipment & Patient Care Pro

Sca-Health-; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health, part of Optum, is hiring an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia team in the operating room. You will prepare and maintain anesthesia equipment, assist providers, and help ensure patient safety during surgical procedures.

Requires BLS certification; clinical certifications Cer.A.T./Cer.A.T.T. and ACLS are recommended. Willingness to work long shifts, including nights and weekends, is appreciated.

Qualifications

• Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Recommended: Certification as an Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) or Anesthesia Technologist (Cer.A.T.T.).
• Recommended: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist anesthesia providers, collaborate with anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists.
• Prepare and optimize anesthesia equipment and supplies for procedures.
• Prepare patients and equipment, monitor vital signs and report anomalies.
• Maintain anesthesia supply rooms, carts and storage areas and ensure proper stocking.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and infection control for sterilization.

Education

BLS certification

Cer.A.T./Cer.A.T.T.

ACLS certification

Job description

SCA Health, part of Optum, is hiring an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia team in the operating room. You will prepare and maintain anesthesia equipment, assist providers, and help ensure patient safety during surgical procedures.

Requires BLS certification; clinical certifications Cer.A.T./Cer.A.T.T. and ACLS are recommended. Willingness to work long shifts, including nights and weekends, is appreciated.