40 hpw Anesthesia Technician

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.40 hpw; 10a-6:30p; Mon-FriJob Description:Duties/ResponsibilitiesClean anesthesia machines, monitors, equipment and carts between cases according to established infection control and prevention standardsChanges anesthesia circuit, reestablishes clean, safe environment for next surgical patientKnowledge of care, preparation, isolation and cleaning of flexible intubating scopes and glidescopesFunctions as a role model and works collaboratively with anesthesia providers to anticipate needs of daily schedule and to ensure an efficient and safe environmentEstablish and maintain positive working relationships with all members of the healthcare team, both departmentally and interdepartmentallyConsistently demonstrate commitment to Core Values and must have exemplary attendance recordManage all inventory par levels and demonstrates proficient computer skills to enter electronic materials management orders dailyAbility to demonstrate knowledge relating to the anesthesia procedures in order to effectively anticipate the needs of the anesthesia providersOrganize and maintain anesthesia work room to enable all Anesthesia personnel to find items easilyPrepare equipment and supplies needed to administer anesthesia.Prepare anesthesia carts in all anesthesia administration areas (OR, OB, Endo, etc.) dailyEvaluate and maintain par levels of anesthesia supplies and equipment dailyPrepare and deliver IVs hourly to the holding area according to OR scheduleAssist with maintaining procedural areas in clean, neat, orderly conditionAssist anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists with preparation for induction of general or spinal anesthesiaMay apply cardiac monitor leads and blood pressure cuff on patients in the O.R.Help transport patients and move or position them for anesthesia or surgeryEnsure routine maintenance and daily electrical safety checks on machinesMaintain routine specialty carts in readiness at all times (malignant hyperthermia cart, difficult airway and pediatric cart, nerve block cart)Maintain established par levels of anesthesia supplies on specialty cartsPrepare supplies and equipment for special lines and proceduresAssist with delivery of stat specimens to the lab or pathologyPerform errands to other hospital departments within the scope of the anesthesia departmentRetrieve blood or blood products from the blood bank as directedAssist with disposal of trash and soiled linen appropriatelyClean storage cabinets and carts in a timely basisReturn equipment to proper storage area when not in useIt is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.Experience/Knowledge/Skills RequiredPossesses organization and planning skillsAbility to concentrate and prioritize in distracting environment and during potential life threatening situationsAbility to work at a quick pace with minimal supervisionAbility to work in a surgical services environmentAbility to learn and retain basic technical knowledge of proceduresExcellent attendance and punctuality is required Education RequiredAbility to read, write and understand English at the 12th grade levelKnowledge of medical terminologyKnowledge of surgical proceduresExcellent Computer skills (Materials Management, ORM, email and order entry)Registration/CertificationBLS RequiredEMT, C.N.A, M.A. certification/license or equivalent requiredAnesthesia Certification/Surgical Technologist or Central Sterilization Technician preferredPhysical/Environmental RequirementsThis job will require lifting greater than 10lbs, frequent bending, pushing, walking and standing. Constant use of hearing, sight and speech. Frequent use of smell and touch. Frequent keyboard and telephone use. Constant concentration and problem solving. Pay Range: $18.81 - $33.00This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Created: 2026-04-15