TECH - ANESTHESIA (CERTIFIED)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Job summary

George Washington University Hospital, part of Universal Health Services (UHS), seeks an Anesthesia Technician (Certified) to support perioperative care. The role includes stocking anesthesia carts, verifying gas supplies, and maintaining equipment to support pediatric and adult patients.

The position emphasizes teamwork with anesthesia and nursing, with responsibilities spanning pre- and post-operative preparation and inventory management to ensure smooth operating room workflow.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency.
• Critical care background or health care experience preferred.
• Able to speak and write English fluently.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Demonstrated communication, organization and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Check and supply anesthesia carts and machines, replace anesthesia gas tanks.
• Disassemble used anesthesia equipment and disinfect machines and carts.
• Prepare preoperative and postoperative anesthesia supplies, clean and inventory items.
• Collaborate with Anesthesia, Nursing staff and off-site resources.

Skills

English fluency

Communication

Organization

Critical thinking

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Critical care background or health care experience preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Join Our Exceptional Team at George Washington University Hospital

Since opening its doors in 2002, George Washington University Hospital has been at the forefront of medical innovation, providing cutting-edge care in a state-of-the-art facility. As a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in the heart of downtown Washington, DC, our hospital is renowned for its Level I Trauma Center and Level III NICU. We offer unparalleled expertise in cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women's health, and advanced surgical procedures, including robotic and minimally invasive techniques. Operated by Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), one of the nation's leading healthcare providers, we are committed to excellence in patient care and organizational growth.

GWUH offers comprehensive benefits such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Position Summary

The Anesthesia Technician (Certified) checks and supplies anesthesia carts and machines, checks and replaces anesthesia gas tanks, disassembles used anesthesia equipment, disinfects machines and supply carts, replaces used products and prepares transducers for invasive hemodynamic monitoring. This position works collaboratively with Anesthesia, Nursing staff, and off-site resources. In addition, the incumbent assists with the preparation of anesthesia supplies both preoperatively and post operatively by cleaning, maintaining, packaging, ordering, and inventorying of anesthesia supplies.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Education/Qualification

• High School diploma or equivalency
• Critical care background or health care experience preferred.

Skills

• Able to speak and write English Fluently
• Demonstrated communication, organization and critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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