Anesthesia Technician: OR Equipment & Care Expert

Northwest Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Healthcare in Tucson, AZ is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia team by preparing equipment, assisting with procedures, and maintaining anesthesia supplies. The role works under anesthesiologists and CRNAs to ensure readiness and safety across all procedures.

The technician maintains sterile environments, troubleshoots equipment, and helps with patient transport and monitoring.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Anesthesia Technician program preferred.
• Coursework in Biology, Physiology, Anatomy or related fields preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience as an Anesthesia Technician in a hospital or surgical setting preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares anesthetizing locations by setting up, calibrating, and maintaining monitoring devices and anesthesia equipment for scheduled procedures.
• Assists anesthesia providers with aseptic or sterile techniques during non-invasive and invasive procedures, including airway management and intravenous or arterial line placement.
• Monitors and reports abnormal changes in patient vital signs or physical appearance to anesthesia providers.
• Obtains and stocks anesthesia supplies in operating rooms, labor and delivery suites, and other procedural areas to ensure readiness.
• Assists with laboratory tests and results, including arterial blood gases (ABGs), activated clotting times (ACTs), and other point-of-care tests.
• Prepares, obtains, and delivers blood products and pharmaceuticals as requested by the anesthesia team.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions, ensuring timely resolution by coordinating with the appropriate repair departments.

Skills

Aseptic/sterile techniques

Equipment setup and maintenance

Vital signs monitoring

Communication with anesthesia team

Calm under pressure

Education

Accredited Anesthesia Technician program

Biology/Physiology/Anatomy coursework

LVN coursework/experience preferred

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Surgical monitoring devices

Job description

Northwest Healthcare in Tucson, AZ is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia team by preparing equipment, assisting with procedures, and maintaining anesthesia supplies. The role works under anesthesiologists and CRNAs to ensure readiness and safety across all procedures.

The technician maintains sterile environments, troubleshoots equipment, and helps with patient transport and monitoring.