Trinity Health·Boise, Idaho
Provide anesthesia support services by preparing, maintaining, and resupplying complex equipment and supplies in various operating rooms. Assist the anesthesia team during patient procedures and respond to medical codes as needed.
Employment type: Full time
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, Idaho is seeking an Anesthesia Technicians to join the Surgical Services Department. Anesthesia Technicians provide anesthesia support services throughout medical center under the direct supervision of the anesthesiologist and manager. The Anesthesia Technician assists the anesthesia team prior to, during, and following patient procedures in various operating rooms across surgical services. Individuals in this position are proficient in the maintenance, packing, and resupplying of the most complex anesthesia supplies and equipment in the operating room, and when available, responds to codes with anesthesia.
The Anesthesia Technician checks and supplies anesthesia carts and machines, checks and replaces anesthesia gas tanks, disassembles used anesthesia equipment, disinfects machines and supply carts, replaces used products and prepares transducers for invasive hemodynamic monitoring. This position has significant patient contact while assisting in transport and procedures and works collaboratively with anesthesia, nursing staff, and off-site resources. In addition, the incumbent assists with the preparation of anesthesia supplies both preoperatively and post operatively by cleaning, maintaining, packaging, ordering, and inventorying of anesthesia supplies.
Schedule: Position will be scheduled for 40 hours a week. Schedule during the first 6 weeks of training is
Monday through
Friday from 5:45am to 2:15pm. Schedule will be 4 - 10 Hour Shifts after training.
Location: Position is assigned to work at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center off of I-84 and Curtis Rd.
Award-Winning
Employer: Saint Alphonsus was recently recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes. [http://www.saintalphonsus.org/press-releases/saint-alphonsus-named-one-best-large-employers-america]
Benefits: Position is eligible for benefits on Day 1 including health insurance, PTO accrual and more!
Develops knowledge of equipment including but not limited to anesthesia machines, electronic monitors, and diagnostic equipment.
Cleans and checks instruments and equipment related to anesthesia at established levels necessary for administration of safe anesthetic procedures. Removes broken/defective equipment from use and places work orders when appropriate.
Provides direct, high-quality service to surgeons, anesthesiologists, and anesthetists. Responds promptly and accurately to physician and anesthetist direction.
Works collaboratively with other members of the surgery team. Provides high quality customer service.
Basic knowledge of anesthetist procedures, equipment, and supplies.
Participates as the primary assistant to Anesthesia for procedures in the Operating Room at various locations across surgical service.
Prepares anesthesia supplies.
Works in secure anesthesia workrooms with limited medication storage, excluding control substances, and handles medications under the supervision of anesthesiologist or anesthetist.
Ensure anesthesia carts are supplied and machines are in each room prior to the beginning of the surgery schedule and between procedures. Checks and replaces anesthesia gas tanks as needed.
Retrieve special anesthesia supplies that are anticipated and/or requested by the person administering the anesthetic before and during surgery.
Prepares complex equipment and supplies for hemodynamic monitoring. This varies based on location and may include peripheral arterial and pulmonary artery catheter transducers, EKG, pulse oximeter, and nerve simulators.
Ensures monitoring equipment and supplies are ready.
Ensures the anesthesia machine is ready for use including troubleshooting and correcting problems. May perform daily anesthesia equipment inspections including suction, electrical plugs, gas connections, oxygen and nitrous oxide cylinders.
May assist in positioning patients for procedures.
Assist in dressing and securing IVs and Arterial lines.
Assist Anesthesia during intubating and extubating procedures as directed.
Restock all used supplies as needed during a surgery.
Dispose of contaminated materials and disinfect equipment in accordance with general operating room P&P concerning biohazardous waste.
Clean anesthesia equipment in the Operating Room and outside locations following each procedure.
Clean, maintain, and package used anesthesia materials and equipment.
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Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.
Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health;
The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II);
Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and American Heart Association BLS/HCP certification. Prior experience in a hospital anesthesia department is preferred.
Inventories and orders anesthesia supplies.
Run errands as requested by anesthesiologists/CRNAs/charge RN/other team members as appropriate to facilitate the preparation and conduct of anesthesia. Perform additional duties as requested by other team members.
Trouble shoot broken equipment and fix as directed by clinical engineering.
Market context
In Idaho, anesthesia tech openings typically reflect steady hospital demand for support in operating rooms and procedural areas. These roles are competitive because employers often look for BLS/HCP certification, a high school diploma or equivalent, and prior anesthesia department experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certification status and highlight any hospital-based experience in your application.