Full-Time Day Shift: Anesthesia Technician I

Boston Children’s Hospital; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support safe and efficient anesthesia care. Responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining anesthesia equipment, assisting providers during procedures, and ensuring proper preparation of anesthesia machines and carts.

The role involves rotating between Waltham and Needham locations with a full-time day shift and on-call hours. A high school diploma is required, and prior anesthesia support or EMT experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in anesthesia support, EMT or other healthcare experience preferred.

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.

Skills

Healthcare support

Equipment handling

Team collaboration

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

IV solutions preparation

Video laryngoscope

Fiberoptic intubation cart

Job description

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support safe and efficient anesthesia care. Responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining anesthesia equipment, assisting providers during procedures, and ensuring proper preparation of anesthesia machines and carts.

The role involves rotating between Waltham and Needham locations with a full-time day shift and on-call hours. A high school diploma is required, and prior anesthesia support or EMT experience is preferred.