Anesthesia Tech II

About the Role

We are seeking a Lead Anesthesia Technician to support anesthesiology providers while leading and coordinating the daily activities of the anesthesia support team. This full-time, day-shift (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM) position is ideal for a skilled technician who thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment and is passionate about patient safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services. The hospital is the first and only in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and is ranked #2 in the St. Louis metro area by U.S. News & World Report.

Responsibilities

• Prepare IVs, central lines, and transducers for anesthesia procedures.
• Assist with rapid infusion of blood products, blood specimen processing, and EKG testing.
• Set up, prime, calibrate, and perform quality checks on anesthesia equipment.
• Support specialized procedures, including line placements, fiber optic intubations, hemodilution, echocardiograms, EEGs, and regional anesthesia procedures.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to anesthesia support staff.
• Assist with work assignments, workflow coordination, and departmental audits.
• Ensure clinical areas are fully stocked, organized, and prepared to support safe patient care at all times.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, CRNAs, nurses, and surgical teams to support efficient procedural operations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5 to 10 years of anesthesia technician or related healthcare experience.
• Strong knowledge of anesthesia equipment, supplies, and procedural support.
• Ability to work independently while leading and supporting team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T. or equivalent).
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• CPR/AED Certification.
• Previous experience mentoring, training, or coordinating the work of others.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition Assistance available on first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

Schedule

Full-time, day shift (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM).