Anesthesia Technician Flex

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 78,523,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado seeks an Anesthesia Technician to support licensed anesthesia providers in clinical settings, preparing and applying required equipment under supervision. The role emphasizes safe, efficient workflow and coordination with the ANESTHESIA team in Aurora.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma; healthcare experience is preferred. BLS/CPR is required on hire, Cer.A.T. is a plus. This flex position is based in a hospital environment with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• No experience required, but healthcare experience preferred.
• BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association is required upon hire; Cer.A.T. preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides anesthesia set up and equipment checks, assists with troubleshooting and restocking between cases.
• Assists in positioning and preparing patients for procedures as directed.
• Sets up devices and lines required for anesthesia and facilitates equipment availability with other departments.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

The Anesthesia Technician position assists licensed anesthesia providers in the clinical settings. They perform their duties under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia provider and/or Registered Nurse (RN) and following the CHCO policies and procedures. The role is responsible for acquisition, preparation and application of the equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia.

Department Name: Anesthesia
Job Status: flex, not eligible for benefits
Shift: varies

Salary Information

Hourly Rate of Pay: $26.39

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides anesthesia set up for cases by completing the anesthesia machine check out, assisting with first line trouble shooting of anesthesia equipment, conducting inventory of anesthesia machine drawer for appropriate equipment, ensures equipment is in working condition and restocks Anesthesia Work Station (AWS)between cases and maintains safe work environment.
• Removes the anesthesia equipment from the room post-case, removes equipment from poles and prepares for Sterile Processing department pick up. Disinfects the machine and AWS between cases and at the end of the day.
• Assists in positioning and preparing patient for procedures as directed.
• Sets up the rapid infuser, ultrasound, fiber optic scopes, video laryngoscope, trans-illuminators, pressure lines, IV lines, sterile trays and positioning devices.
• During procedure, under direction from provider, anticipates and provides equipment needed, preparing and dressing line insertion sites.
• Prepares supplies necessary for invasive line placement.
• Assists Anesthesia provider with patient transport.
• Coordinates with external departments to ensure appropriate equipment is available.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION - High school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE - No experience required, but healthcare experience preferred

CERTIFICATION(S): BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire. ASATT Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) preferred

Benefits Information

As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid sick leave and a robust wellness program.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Job Details

Location: Aurora
Position Type: Flex
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Estimated Close Date: 10/31/2026