Anesthesia Tech

Trinity Health • Boise, ID

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, Idaho is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to provide anesthesia support services throughout the medical center under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist and manager. The technician assists the anesthesia team before, during, and after patient procedures in operating rooms across surgical services. The role involves maintaining, packing, and restocking complex anesthesia supplies and equipment, and responding to codes with anesthesia when available. It includes significant patient contact while assisting with transport and procedures and requires collaboration with anesthesia, nursing staff, and off-site resources.

The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. During the first six weeks of training, the schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. The role is eligible for benefits on Day 1.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS/HCP) certification.
• Basic knowledge of anesthetist procedures, equipment, and supplies.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a hospital Anesthesia Department.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of anesthesia machines, electronic monitors, diagnostic equipment, and related supplies.
• Clean and check anesthesia instruments and equipment to established levels required for safe anesthetic procedures.
• Remove broken or defective equipment from use and place work orders when appropriate; troubleshoot equipment and make repairs as directed by clinical engineering.
• Provide direct, high-quality service to surgeons, anesthesiologists, anesthetists, and other surgery team members, responding promptly and accurately to their direction.
• Serve as the primary anesthesia assistant for Operating Room procedures at various locations across surgical services.
• Prepare anesthesia supplies and ensure carts and machines are stocked and ready in each room before the surgery schedule and between procedures.
• Check and replace anesthesia gas tanks as needed.
• Retrieve special anesthesia supplies requested or anticipated by the anesthesia provider before and during surgery.
• Prepare complex equipment and supplies for hemodynamic monitoring and ensure monitoring equipment and supplies are ready.
• Ensure anesthesia machines are ready for use, including troubleshooting and correcting problems; may conduct daily inspections of suction, electrical plugs, gas connections, and oxygen and nitrous oxide cylinders.
• May assist with patient positioning, dressing and securing IVs and arterial lines, and intubation and extubation as directed by anesthesia.
• Restock used supplies during surgery as needed.
• Dispose of contaminated materials and disinfect equipment in accordance with operating-room policies and procedures for biohazardous waste.
• Clean anesthesia equipment in the Operating Room and other locations after each procedure; clean, maintain, and package used materials and equipment.
• Inventory and order anesthesia supplies.
• Handle medications in secure anesthesia workrooms with limited medication storage, excluding controlled substances, under the supervision of an anesthesiologist or anesthetist.
• Run errands and perform additional duties as requested by anesthesiologists, CRNAs, charge RNs, and other team members to support anesthesia preparation and procedures.

Benefits

• Benefits eligibility beginning on Day 1, including health insurance and PTO accrual.
• Market-competitive pay and generous PTO.
• Comprehensive benefits options.
• Retirement planning and matching.
• College savings plans for family members.
• Multiple life insurance plans.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED