Health Technician (Anesthesia)

Defense Health Agency; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Student loan repayments

Retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Health Technician (Anesthesia) in Tacoma, Washington. This role involves providing comprehensive anesthesia support during surgical procedures and requires at least 1 year of relevant experience along with necessary certifications. Responsibilities include assisting providers, monitoring patients, and maintaining anesthesia equipment and workspaces. Candidates will benefit from competitive compensation, medical benefits, and opportunities for professional growth while serving alongside military and civilian experts.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in anesthesia support.
• Certification to perform duties for anesthesia procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist anesthesia providers with quality control checks.
• Support anesthesia induction and recovery in the OR.
• Monitor patient vitals for changes in condition.
• Clean and replace anesthesia equipment.
• Perform maintenance on anesthesia-related equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of working areas.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Quality control

Anesthesia equipment maintenance

Sterilization procedures

Job description

Overview

Madigan Army Medical Center is seeking a Health Technician (Anesthesia) to join our growing team!

About the Position

Serves as a Health Technician in the Department of Anesthesia at Madigan Army Medical Center, providing comprehensive anesthesia support for surgical procedures ranging from routine operations to complex, high-risk, and trauma cases.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Compensation

• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• A recruitment incentive may be authorized.

At Madigan you will practice alongside civilian and military health care experts and experience unique professional opportunities. Our staff serves by caring for our military but are not subject to military requirements. We operate within safe staffing standards – giving you time to provide exceptional care.

Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest on the Puget Sound, in Washington State, Joint Base Lewis‑McChord (JBLM) is near the city of Lakewood, 10 minutes from Tacoma and 20 minutes from Olympia, the state capitol. JBLM is situated in a key location along Interstate 5, allowing easy access to Seattle, Tacoma, and the welcoming neighboring communities. Although the Army and Air Force missions have changed over the years, one thing has not changed – the natural setting of the base. Majestic Mount Rainier looms on the horizon, towering over the other peaks of the Cascade Range. From the mountains to the deep waters of Puget Sound and the Pacific Ocean, the local areas abound in natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities. Camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, boating and new sports are a way of life in Washington State.

Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid‑time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

Responsibilities

• Assist anesthesia providers with performing quality control checks and documenting them to comply with Joint Commission (JC) and Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies (AABB) guidelines.
• Assist the anesthesia provider in the operating rooms during anesthesia induction and recovery from anesthesia by anticipating the needs of the anesthesia provider based upon real‑time changes in hemodynamic function.
• Observe patient’s vitals and visual assessments for such changes in condition as labored breathing, depression, convulsions, hemorrhage, shock, and anxiety.
• Remove dirty anesthesia equipment and replace it with clean equipment in between anesthetic and surgical procedures.
• Responsible for first‑level maintenance on equipment such as oxygen analyzers, arterial pressure lines, electrode wires on EKG machines, and various other equipment that needs batteries.
• Perform sterilization and sanitation procedures.
• Responsible for keeping the anesthesia supply and workroom, all operating rooms, and outside of operating rooms neat and clean.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

• You must have 1‑year of experience and possess all certifications required to perform the duties listed above.