Anesthesia Technician

About the Role

As an Anesthesia Technician at UVA Health you will help anesthesia providers maintain safe, prepared, and efficient patient‑care environments across operating rooms and procedural areas. This full‑time, on‑site position offers paid, structured training with no prior anesthesia experience required. You will develop practical knowledge of anesthesia technology while supporting a wide variety of cases, including transplant, cardiac, obstetric, trauma, endoscopy, and IMRIS/MRI services. The role is active, technical, and fast‑paced, with opportunities to contribute during routine procedures as well as urgent, high‑acuity situations. You will start with foundational responsibilities and progressively build capabilities through hands‑on training, mentorship, and exposure to increasingly complex services.

Responsibilities

• Set up and complete checks of anesthesia machines before scheduled procedures.
• Prepare operating rooms and procedural spaces with airway, monitoring, and specialty equipment.
• Support video and direct laryngoscopy equipment, invasive monitoring setups, rapid infusers, TEE probes, and autotransfusion or cell‑saver systems.
• Turn over rooms efficiently between cases and restore supplies to established levels.
• Respond to provider requests for airway assistance, equipment, invasive line setups, or emergency support.
• Troubleshoot equipment concerns and communicate needs promptly to the appropriate team members.
• Clean, return, and organize equipment to ensure readiness throughout the shift.
• Prepare rooms and supplies for the next shift and provide a clear handoff of outstanding needs.

Requirements

• Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience required; experience as a CNA, EMT, PCT, or CMA is highly preferred.
• Licensure/Certifications: BLS Certification required; additional certifications or licensure may be required as specified in the position requisition.
• Physical Demands: Ability to sit/stand for prolonged periods, frequently bend/stoop/travel and reach overhead; lift/push/pull 25–50 lb; work in environments with fumes, chemicals, vibrations, heat, noise, blood/body fluids, and infectious disease. Must possess proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills, attention to detail, and the ability to write legibly.

Pay

The hourly pay range for this role is $19.49 – $30.21. Individual compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Long‑term and Short‑term Disability
• Retirement Savings plans
• Health Savings Plans and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

Schedule

This is a full‑time, on‑site position. Schedules are based on the available opening. Call and weekend coverage are not required initially; after completing orientation and cross‑training, team members are expected to participate in call and weekend rotations. Overtime opportunities may be available when additional shift coverage is needed.