Anesthesia Technician Flex

Children's Hospital Colorado; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support licensed anesthesia providers in the Colorado Springs Operating Room. Under supervision, you will prepare, maintain and apply anesthesia equipment and supplies to ensure safe patient care.

Responsibilities include machine checks, inventory, setup of devices such as rapid infusers and laryngoscopes, and assisting with patient transport.

Qualifications

• BLS/CPR certification with at least 6 months remaining is required on hire.
• ASATT Certification preferred for this role.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Sets up anesthesia equipment and ensures AWS and related devices are ready before cases.
• Disinfects and restocks anesthesia equipment between cases and at day end.
• Assists in positioning patient and preparing for procedures under supervision.
• Prepares invasive-line supplies and supports equipment for anesthesia procedures.
• Assists anesthesia providers with patient transport and cross-department coordination.

Skills

BLS/CPR

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ASATT Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) preferred

Job description

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: Colorado Springs Operating Room

Job Status: Flex, not eligible for benefits

Shift: Varies

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

• Degrees
  • High school diploma or equivalent
• Licenses & Certifications
  • 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

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Hourly Rate of Pay: $26.39

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.

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Estimated Close Date: 09/30/2026