Anesthesia Technician I - MOR

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support anesthesia services by cleaning and maintaining equipment, preparing machines, and assisting providers during procedures. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced perioperative environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and BLS certification within 6 months, with preferred experience in anesthesia support, Cardiology, or EMT settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• BLS certification within first 6 months
• Infectious disease precautions training within 6 months to provide patient care (e.g., COVID, TB)
• Experience in anesthesia support, Cardiology or EMT areas preferred

Responsibilities

• Clean, maintain, and stock the anesthesia workroom and equipment in operating rooms and satellite 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 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

Skills

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

Shift:

Monday - Friday evenings from 2pm - 10:30pm.

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

Certification:

• BLS certification within first 6 months
• Within 6 months, trained in infectious disease precautious to provide patient care to ID patient (ex. COVID, TB, etc.)

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, employee discounts and discounted commuter benefits at certain locations. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.