Anesthesia Tech

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

4d • $20 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician assists anesthesiologists and CRNAs in delivering perioperative care and supports safe, efficient care by the Anesthesia Team. The position also supports the Patient and Family Centered Care Model and best-practice standards. The technician collaborates with the anesthesia and surgical teams, maintains anesthesia supplies and equipment, keeps equipment and work areas clean and organized in accordance with infection-management policies, and participates in operating-room and anesthesia quality-assurance activities.

This is an onsite role at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc., with a schedule of 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, for 40 scheduled hours per week. The position reports to the Nurse Manager of the Operating Room and the Chief of Anesthesia.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of hospital experience.
• Ability to check anesthesia equipment to ensure it is in proper working condition.
• Ability to maintain par levels of supplies in the anesthesia cart.
• Ability to maintain the cleanliness of anesthesia equipment and the workroom in accordance with infection-control policy.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Anesthesia Technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with perioperative anesthesia care in collaboration with the anesthesia team to support patient safety and efficient care.
• Participate in transferring patients from stretchers or beds and attach vital-sign and related monitoring devices.
• Collaborate with the Surgical Team to position patients for special procedures, including spinal, epidural, sitting, and prone procedures.
• Assist with intubation under the supervision of an anesthetist or anesthesiologist by preparing and holding equipment and applying cricoid pressure.
• Support safe transfer of patients from the operating room to the PACU by ensuring transfer oxygen and an ambu bag are immediately available postoperatively.
• Perform related duties promptly and courteously, including transporting blood samples for blood-gas testing.
• Maintain appropriate supplies of anesthesia equipment and pharmaceutical supplies wherever anesthesia and related procedures are performed.
• Coordinate requests from the anesthesia team and collect items needed during surgical procedures.
• Maintain par levels of gas tanks for anesthesia machines and supplies in anesthesia carts.
• Keep anesthesia equipment and monitoring units working; coordinate with biomedical staff or equipment service representatives as needed.
• Complete equipment repairs within 24 hours to support patient safety and the planned surgical schedule.
• Monitor and appropriately document daily anesthesia-equipment safety checks in accordance with hospital, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist the Nurse Manager by completing purchase requisitions when par levels are affected.
• Keep equipment and instrumentation clean and organized according to hospital infection-management policy, including anesthesia carts and machines.
• Maintain special instruments and equipment, including fiberoptic bronchoscopes, end-tidal CO2 monitors, and humidifiers.
• Operate STERIS machines and sterilizers according to operational standards.
• Participate in special cleaning and terminal sterilization of equipment exposed to diagnosed contagious diseases.
• Participate in operating-room and Department of Anesthesia quality-assurance activities when requested, including collecting data required by established criteria.
• Adhere to I C.A.R.E. Standards and check anesthesia equipment for proper working condition.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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