Anesthesia Technician, Hanford, Full Time TEMPORARY, 8-Hour Variable Shift

Adventist Health; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Anesthesia Technician to join their compassionate team. This role involves maintaining anesthesia machines, assisting with pressure line insertions, and ensuring the availability of necessary supplies. With a commitment to quality care and a supportive work environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient safety and comfort. If you are passionate about healthcare and thrive in a collaborative setting, this could be the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Preferred education includes high school diploma or associate's degree.
• Certification as an Anesthesia Technician is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain anesthesia machines and assist with procedures.
• Test and calibrate patient monitoring equipment daily.

Skills

Anesthesia Technician certification

CPR or BLS certification

Medical terminology knowledge

Experience in a healthcare setting

Education

High School Education/GED

Associate’s/Technical Degree

Tools

Autoclaves

Patient monitoring equipment

Job description

Job Description

Located in the central San Joaquin Valley, Adventist Health Selma has been serving the Central Valley since 1999. We are comprised of a 57-bed acute care hospital and six local medical offices. Selma is rapidly growing with nearly 25,000 residents, offering a great cost of living and close-knit communities. Residents enjoy shopping and dining opportunities, museums, historic sites, and churches, all within a family-friendly atmosphere.

Job Summary

Responsible for daily maintenance of anesthesia machines and related equipment. Assists anesthesia staff with pressure line insertion procedures. Maintains adequate inventory of anesthesia-related supplies. Performs routine clinical tasks of limited complexity under direct supervision within defined parameters.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Completion of medical terminology course: Preferred
• Experience in a healthcare setting: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Anesthesia Technician certification: Preferred
• CPR or BLS certification: Required

Essential Functions

• Operates autoclaves and cleaning equipment according to established policies.
• Assembles pressure line insertion and monitoring supplies; assists physicians during line insertions; troubleshoots patient monitoring equipment intraoperatively.
• Tests, stocks, and calibrates patient monitoring equipment daily, including capnography monitors, emergency airway carts, laryngoscopes, blades, and pediatric carts.
• Collaborates with staff, supervisors, and vendors to ensure product quality while minimizing costs.
• Makes routine decisions regarding own work; escalates significant issues to senior staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health requires all associates to receive necessary vaccinations as a condition of employment, with medical or religious exemptions where applicable. We participate in E-Verify; by applying, you acknowledge understanding of E-Verify policies.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit health system serving over 100 communities across the West Coast and Hawaii, with more than 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care hospitals. We are committed to living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope through our compassionate team of over 38,000 employees, physicians, staff, and volunteers.