Anesthesia Technician

About the role

The Anesthesia Technician is a vital member of the Anesthesia Care Team, committed to ensuring safe and effective anesthetic experiences. This role encompasses a variety of technical responsibilities, including cleaning and calibrating anesthesia machines, stocking supplies, and monitoring equipment quality. The technician is also responsible for transporting patients and performing routine patient care tasks, while providing critical support during emergency situations. Additionally, the technician assists with machine turnover and procedure preparation and may be required to be on call as needed. This position supports system-wide initiatives and offers opportunities for career advancement upon demonstrated competence and dedication. Location: Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital, Ogden, Utah.

Responsibilities

• Checks, calibrates, restocks, prepares, and maintains basic anesthesia equipment and supply carts across all areas supported by the anesthesia team.
• Ensures all equipment is properly sterilized and functioning according to standards.
• Assists with room turnover and prepares anesthesia equipment for subsequent procedures.
• Manages the collection, cleaning, and proper processing of contaminated anesthesia equipment following procedures.
• Disinfects and cleans anesthesia equipment, the surrounding environment, and instrumentation in accordance with the manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU).
• Transports patients, including low-acuity patients, ensuring safe and efficient movement to and from the operating room and other designated areas.
• Performs Point-of-Care testing, including conducting and maintaining quality control procedures, and sterilizes equipment using appropriate methods.
• May be required to be on call and/or float to other departments based on operational needs, within the scope of competency and qualifications.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Science or equivalent
• Previous experience working in a healthcare setting
• Previous Operating Room (OR) experience

Skills

• Patient Safety
• Basic Instrument & Equipment Preparation
• Inventory Management
• Low-Acuity Patient Transport

Benefits

We care about your well‑being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is $19.50 - $26.48. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position will be variable shifts (days, evenings, nights, and weekends). This is a PRN/As needed position so no guaranteed hours. Flexibility in your availability is required. May be required to be on call and/or float to other departments based on operational needs.