Anesthesia Technician - Overnight (4x10)

About the role

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Anesthesia Technician - Overnight (4x10) to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values: Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency. Department: Anesthesiology.

Responsibilities

• Stocks and maintains specialized carts, per written guidelines, as well as drawers of anesthesia gas machines. (15%)
• Ensures adequate supplies are readily available for anesthesia caregivers. (15%)
• Orders and restocks inventory supplies on a daily basis. Ensures department par levels are always on hand. (10%)
• Provides anesthesia caregivers, in a timely fashion, with equipment, supplies, drugs and patient care support as requested. (10%)
• Maintains adequate supply of sterilized circuits and suction set‑ups assembled to provide for a minimum of a 24‑hour period. (5%)
• Cleans, trouble shoots and tests all reusable equipment after each case with approved products and delivers any equipment requiring Sterilization or HLD to the SPD team. (5%)
• Ensures equipment consistently meets Universal Infection Control standards. (5%)
• Sets up anesthesia gas machines for induction of anesthesia in the O.R. and other anesthetizing locations. Performs function check. (5%)
• Replaces bulbs in blade handles, supply batteries for handles, etc. (5%)
• Assembles percutaneous tracheal ventilation (PTV) kits in accordance with written specifications. (5%)
• Ensures safety and proper working condition of reusable equipment. (5%)
• Expedites replacement of anesthesia supplies/equipment in operating rooms assigned to each day, as patient turnover occurs. (0%)
• Discards used circuit/suction lines. Replaces with ready‑to‑use materials appropriate for next patient. (5%)
• Assists anesthesia caregivers in transport of patients to or from the O.R., or provide other assistance as requested. (5%)
• With limited access, maintains supplies only in the Anesthesia Pyxis Carts including stocking and system changes in partnership with pharmacy staff. (5%)

Requirements

• Education: Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program Required
• Work Experience: 1‑3 years experience working in an Operating Room setting
• Licenses: BLS‑Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) – AHA – American Heart Association

Skills

• Skilled in the use and maintenance of anesthesia equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, patients and other hospital employees
• Ability to assist with patients who may need ICU ventilators, high‑risk intubations and facilitate fiber optic intubations
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (required)
• Experience with Epic and Lawson (preferred)

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer‑paid disability and life insurance
• Comprehensive well‑being programs including on‑site employee fitness center and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC)
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer + free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Pay

$21.00 – $28.70 per hour

Schedule

10:30 pm – 7:00 am, Sunday through Wednesday (overnight 4x10 shift). Shift work type: Regular.