Anesthesia Technician I

Mission Health; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Wellbeing and counseling services

Paid time off and disability coverage

401(k) with employer match & stock-pic

Job summary

Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina, seeks an Anesthesia Technician I to provide technical and clinical support to anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists across multiple surgical settings.

The role includes equipment prep, patient handling, airway management, and assisting with routine and emergency cases under supervision. Relevant hospital experience and BLS are required; CNA is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.
• Previous hospital or healthcare experience preferred.
• NA-I/II preferred license/role mentioned.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize anesthesia equipment and supplies by reviewing surgery schedules.
• Set up and maintain anesthesia carts and equipment.
• Assist with transfers, positioning, and applying monitoring devices.
• Respond quickly and confidently in emergencies.
• Maintain infection prevention and safety practices.
• Protect patient privacy and advocate for patient rights.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Patient assistance

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

NA-I/II preferred

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Medical devices

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As an Anesthesia Technician I with Mission Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary And Qualifications

Role Summary: Provides technical and clinical support to licensed Anesthesiologists and Nurse Anesthetists in various clinical settings including the Operating Rooms, Pre-operative areas, Post Anesthesia Care units, and Procedural areas (Endoscopy, Interventional and/or Diagnostic radiology), Ambulatory Surgery sites, Dental suites, and on the hospital units in the event of emergency. The Anesthesia Technician will assist with duties such as transportation, positioning, insertion of intravenous and other invasive lines, and airway management, within the anesthesia technician scope of practice and under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia provider and/or registered nurse. The Anesthesia Technician will provide support for routine and/or emergency surgical cases by assisting in the preparation and maintenance of patient equipment and anesthesia delivery systems before, during and after anesthesia. The Anesthesia Technician will assist by taking call as assigned.

Your responsibilities will include

• Preparing and organizing anesthesia equipment and supplies by reviewing surgery schedules and planning for what the team will need
• Setting up, transporting, and maintaining anesthesia carts and equipment to keep all supplies clean and ready for safe use
• Helping patients by assisting with transfers, positioning, preparation, and applying non-invasive monitoring devices
• Acting quickly and confidently if an emergency happens
• Keeping the environment clean and safe by following infection prevention and safety practices
• Speaking openly with patients, families, and your team, always protecting patient privacy and advocating for patient rights

What qualifications you will need

• Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Education: Current listing with Division of Facility Services as NA-I or II.
• Required License: BLS
• Preferred License: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Required Experience: Previous hospital or healthcare experience.
• Preferred Experience: 1 year OR experience and/or Anesthesia Support role.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Mission Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

Mission Hospital, a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, located in Asheville, North Carolina, serves as the regional tertiary and quaternary care center in Western North Carolina and the adjoining region. Mission Hospital is licensed for 853 beds and is the region’s only trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and includes the only children’s hospital in Western North Carolina. Mission Hospital is also a Magnet® designated hospital for nursing excellence.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Anesthesia Technician I opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.