Anesthesia Monitoring Technician

Intermountain Health

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician is a vital member of the Anesthesia Care Team, committed to ensuring safe and effective anesthetic experiences. This role encompasses a variety of technical responsibilities, including cleaning and calibrating anesthesia machines, stocking supplies, and monitoring equipment quality. The technician is also responsible for transporting patients and performing routine patient care tasks, while providing critical support during emergency situations. Additionally, the technician assists with machine turnover and procedure preparation and may be required to be on call as needed. This position supports system-wide initiatives and offers opportunities for career advancement upon demonstrated competence and dedication. The selected candidate will be placed into the job level (Level I, II, or III) based on meeting the minimum requirements.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers (Level I, II, III)
Demonstrated competency and experience as an Anesthesia Tech I (Basic) or equivalent (Level II)
Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work under moderate supervision (Level II)
Effective organizational and communication skills (Level II)
Basic knowledge of anesthesia equipment and sterile technique (Level II)
Demonstrated proactive approach to anticipating and fulfilling anesthesia needs and requests (Level II)
Demonstrated competency and experience as an Anesthesia Tech II (Advanced) or equivalent (Level III)
Demonstrated ability to work independently (Level III)
Demonstrated expertise in advanced anesthesia equipment set up, troubleshooting, and maintenance (Level III)
Proven ability to mentor junior staff, lead process improvements, and support compliance initiatives (Level III)
Demonstrated experience in high-acuity or specialized surgical environments (Level III)
Strong clinical judgement and troubleshooting skills (Level III)

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Science or equivalent
Previous experience working in a healthcare setting
Previous Operating Room (OR) experience
1 year of experience in an OR, ICU, or an ED setting

Responsibilities

Checks, calibrates, restocks, prepares, and maintains basic anesthesia equipment and supply carts across all areas supported by the anesthesia team.
Ensures all equipment is properly sterilized and functioning according to standards.
Assists with room turnover and prepares anesthesia equipment for subsequent procedures.
Manages the collection, cleaning, and proper processing of contaminated anesthesia equipment following procedures.
Disinfects and cleans anesthesia equipment, the surrounding environment, and instrumentation in accordance with the manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU).
Transports patients, including low-acuity patients, ensuring safe and efficient movement to and from the operating room and other designated areas.
Performs Point-of-Care testing, including conducting and maintaining quality control procedures, and sterilizes equipment using appropriate methods.
May be required to be on call and/or float to other departments based on operational needs, within the scope of competency and qualifications.