Certified Anesthesia Technician — OR Ops & Monitors Expert

Kaiser Permanente; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to assist in the operating room under supervision. Responsibilities include preparing anesthesia equipment, performing machine checks, and supporting the anesthesia team with patient care and monitoring using standard procedures.

The role requires knowledge of anesthesia equipment, ability to handle emergency situations, and collaboration with perioperative teams to ensure efficient OR turnover and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Assists anesthesia team in preparation and setup.
• Maintains patient safety and manages patient care tasks.
• Follows department policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assembles anesthesia equipment and prepares suites for cases.
• Performs daily machine checks and leak tests between cases.
• Supports with invasive monitoring setup as needed (arterial line, CVC, Swan-Ganz).
• Coordinates with PACU and Critical Care for patient turnover and lab specimens.

Skills

Anesthesia support

Patient care assistance

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

ASATT program with AS degree

High School Diploma

IV Certification

Tools

Health Connect system

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to assist in the operating room under supervision. Responsibilities include preparing anesthesia equipment, performing machine checks, and supporting the anesthesia team with patient care and monitoring using standard procedures.

The role requires knowledge of anesthesia equipment, ability to handle emergency situations, and collaboration with perioperative teams to ensure efficient OR turnover and patient safety.