Anesthesia Technician Lead

St. Joseph Hospital & Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, is looking for an Anesthesia Technician Lead to support safe anesthesia delivery by preparing and maintaining equipment, medications, and supplies for diverse surgical cases.

You will calibrate and troubleshoot equipment, assist with line placement and intubation, manage room turnover, and ensure sterile technique while collaborating with providers in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) required.
• Associates Degree preferred.
• Five years minimum anesthesia tech or airway management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Calibrates and troubleshoots anesthesia equipment.
• Cleans and maintains anesthesia equipment.
• Assists with line insertion and intubation.
• Manages equipment and supplies for diverse surgical cases and non-surgical cases.
• Maintains room turnover and patient positioning/transport with teamwork.

Skills

CPR (AHA BLS)

Equipment handling

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Sterile technique

Job description

Where You'll Work

Hello humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC)

Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness.

Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders in Specialized Care:

• Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.
• Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.
• Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Why SJHMC?

Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.

Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.

Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.

This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Anesthesia Technician Lead, you will provide critical support in the safe and efficient administration of anesthesia, assisting providers with equipment and supplies for diverse surgical and non-surgical cases.Every day, you will prepare and maintain anesthesia equipment, supplies, and medications before, during, and after cases. This includes performing complex procedures under direction (e.g., setting up and assisting with line placement, intubation, extubation), managing supply inventory, room turnover, and patient positioning/transport.To be successful in this vital role, you will demonstrate a thorough understanding of anesthesia equipment and sterile techniques, possess meticulous attention to detail, and exhibit excellent communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

• Calibrates and troubleshoots anesthesia equipment
• Cleans and maintains anesthesia equipment
• Utilizes proper care in handling equipment
• Assists with line insertion and intubation
• Operates equipment for specialty area cell saver, IABP, Platelet Gel
• Retrieves necessary equipment and supplies

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate or GED
• American Heart Associatation Basic Life Support - CPR

Preferred

• Associates Degree
• Five 5 years minimum anesthesia tech or airway management experience