Anesthesia Technician — OR Prep & Safety Specialist

Valley-Presbyterian-Hospita; California; On-site; USD 42,705 - 60,614; Full time

Job summary

Valley Presbyterian Hospital is seeking an experienced Anesthesia Technician to support our anesthesia providers and surgical teams by ensuring equipment, supplies, and monitoring systems are prepared and ready for each case.

In this full-time, on-site role you will maintain anesthesia carts, assist with intubations and line placement, set up monitors, and collaborate with OR staff to uphold patient safety and efficient operations in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of recent operating room experience in an acute care hospital.
• Completion of an approved Anesthesia Technician or Surgical Technician training program.
• Strong knowledge of anesthesia equipment, surgical workflows, and operating room procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare anesthesia equipment, supplies, and medications for surgical procedures
• Assist anesthesia providers with intubations, invasive line placement, and emergency procedures
• Set up, test, and troubleshoot anesthesia monitors and equipment to ensure proper function
• Turn over operating rooms efficiently between cases while maintaining sterile technique
• Maintain anesthesia carts, remove expired supplies, and order replacement inventory
• Identify equipment issues and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime
• Follow AORN standards, infection prevention practices, and hospital safety policies
• Monitor operating room readiness, including environmental and equipment safety requirements
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and surgical staff to support efficient OR operations
• Participate in departmental projects and quality improvement initiatives

Skills

Operating room experience

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an approved Anesthesia Technician or Surgical Technician training program

Tools

Anesthesia monitors

Anesthesia equipment

Job description

Valley Presbyterian Hospital is seeking an experienced Anesthesia Technician to support our anesthesia providers and surgical teams by ensuring equipment, supplies, and monitoring systems are prepared and ready for each case.

In this full-time, on-site role you will maintain anesthesia carts, assist with intubations and line placement, set up monitors, and collaborate with OR staff to uphold patient safety and efficient operations in a fast-paced surgical environment.