Anesthesia Technician I

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support safe patient care by cleaning and maintaining anesthesia equipment and assisting providers during procedures.

Responsibilities include preparing anesthesia machines and carts, assembling IV solutions, and aiding with airway equipment while collaborating with the perioperative team to ensure efficient OR turnover and readiness for the next case.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in anesthesia support, Cardiology or EMT areas preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean, maintain, and stock the anesthesia workroom and equipment in operating rooms and satellite anesthetizing locations
• Assist anesthesia providers in the safe and efficient care of patients receiving anesthesia
• Provide specialized equipment to support anesthesia staff when needed
• Prepare anesthesia machines and carts for use the following day
• Assemble and prepare intravenous (IV) solutions for anesthesia providers
• Collaborate with the perioperative team to support prompt OR turnover
• Assist with difficult airway management by providing necessary equipment (e.g., video laryngoscope, fiberoptic intubation cart)
• Prepare age-appropriate anesthesia equipment, monitors, and airway support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary:

This Anesthesia Technician position supports the safe and efficient care of patients receiving anesthesia. Responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining anesthesia equipment, assisting anesthesia providers during procedures, and ensuring proper preparation of anesthesia machines, carts, and specialized equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clean, maintain, and stock the anesthesia workroom and equipment in operating rooms and satellite anesthetizing locations
• Assist anesthesia providers in the safe and efficient care of patients receiving anesthesia
• Provide specialized equipment to support anesthesia staff when needed
• Prepare anesthesia machines and carts for use the following day
• Assemble and prepare intravenous (IV) solutions for anesthesia providers
• Collaborate with the perioperative team to support prompt OR turnover
• Assist with difficult airway management by providing necessary equipment (e.g., video laryngoscope, fiberoptic intubation cart)
• Prepare age-appropriate anesthesia equipment, monitors, and airway support

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent G.E.D. is required

Experience:

• Experience in anesthesia support, Cardiology or EMT areas is preferred