Anesthesia Technician I

Northern Light Health • Bangor, ME

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician I assists anesthesiologists with administering anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures, monitors patient status, and provides patient care during surgical treatment. The position is based in the Operating Room at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine, and is full time at 36 hours per week with a variable schedule. The listed salary range is $19.00–$26.64.

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a 411-bed regional tertiary care hospital and an American College of Surgeons-verified Level II Trauma Center. It serves patients across the northern two-thirds of Maine and provides inpatient and outpatient services including advanced surgical care, neurosciences, cardiovascular medicine, oncology, and critical care. The medical center is part of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide health system.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
• Ability to lift, move, and load 30 to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work alternate shift schedules, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure complete setup for anesthesia services in all anesthetizing locations.
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize anesthesia equipment.
• Assist anesthesia personnel with preparation and placement of IV fluids, regional anesthesia techniques, physiologic monitoring, airway equipment, and anesthesia machine setup and troubleshooting.
• Assist with transport of monitored patients.
• Seek opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Maintain a safe environment in compliance with Northern Light Health policies and procedures; report and directly address environmental hazards and violations of patient safety policies or protocols when involved or observed.
• Perform other duties upon request.

What This Job Offers

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