Penrose Hospital·Colorado Springs, Colorado
The Anesthesia Technician assists licensed anesthesia physicians in a clinical setting and maintains the anesthesia environment. Responsibilities include managing equipment, supplies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Where You’ll Work Penrose - St.
Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St.
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Francis Hospital - Interquest.
Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St.
Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care.
Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation.
It's an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet Hospital with designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care.
With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.
Job Summary and Responsibilities You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work.
We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more.
While working as an Anesthesia Technician you will perform duties under the supervision of licensed anesthesia care physicians and assist the licensed anesthesia physician in the clinical setting.
To be successful you will: Demonstrate practical knowledge and expertise in all general areas of anesthesia Maintain the anesthesia environment, equipment, supplies and personnel to facilitate department functions.
Ensure department compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements related to anesthesia care Oversee and maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.
Job Requirements In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified Anesthesia Techs will be required to have the following: High School Diploma or GED Previous healthcare related experience Basic computer skills Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. Previous healthcare-related experience and basic computer skills are also required.
Market context
In Colorado, anesthesia tech openings are typically driven by operating room and procedural care needs, so demand can be steady in hospitals and surgical centers. These roles are competitive because employers often look for candidates with healthcare experience, BLS from the American Heart Association, and basic computer skills, while the pay range reflects a broad mix of entry and experienced applicants. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your BLS status and highlight any hands-on patient care or OR support experience in your application.
