Anesthesia Technician

Boise, ID, US

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Job Description: Anesthesia Technician

Unit: Anesthesiology
Department: Surgery
Unit Type: Anesthesia
Division: Allied

Shift Information

  • Schedule: 8-hour day/evening shifts

  • Days: Variable

  • Coverage: ORs staffed 24/7

  • Overtime: Available

Position Overview

The Anesthesia Technician supports anesthesia services across multiple surgical and procedural areas. This role ensures anesthesia equipment readiness, assists anesthesia providers, and responds to emergent situations while maintaining a safe and efficient operating environment.

Unit Scope & Coverage

  • Supports 38 procedure rooms, including:

    • 17 Main ORs

    • 4 CVORs

    • 3 CCL

    • 3 L&D

    • 2 Endoscopy

    • EP lab suites

    • MRI, CT, Ultrasound, X-Ray, and Nuclear Medicine areas

  • Staffing: 8 Anesthesia Techs supporting 38 rooms

Primary Responsibilities

  • Clean, set up, and perform checks on anesthesia machines

  • Set up circuits and prepare anesthesia equipment

  • Inventory and restock anesthesia machines, Omnicells, and supply cabinets

  • Transport and stage equipment as needed

  • Assist CRNAs and anesthesiologists with procedures

  • Set up for arterial lines (no IV starts)

  • Respond to emergency situations including:

    • OB Stat

    • Anesthesia Stat

    • Trauma Alerts

    • Stroke Alerts

Required Qualifications

  • Certifications (required at submittal):

    • BLS

    • Certified Telecommunication

  • Experience:

    • Minimum 1 year of experience accepted

    • First-time travelers welcome

Preferred Qualifications

  • Pediatric anesthesia experience

  • Familiarity with Client anesthesia machines and Mindray equipment

Anesthesia Coverage

  • Anesthesiologists and CRNAs in house 24/7

  • Pediatric trauma program

  • Main OR and CVOR capable of urgent cases

  • 30-minute response time for urgent cases and call

Supervision & Support

  • Anesthesia Tech Supervisor: Sean

  • New unit manager in place

  • Director oversees all Surgical Services

Call & Scheduling Requirements

  • Call: Offered but not required

  • Weekend Requirement: Sundays (set schedule)

  • Holidays: Required unless RTO approved in advance

Floating Requirements

  • Within department only

  • Rare floating to Meridian or Nampa ORs

Equipment

  • Client anesthesia machines

  • Mindray monitors and systems

Dress Code

  • Scrubs and locker provided

  • Travelers may wear personal scrub caps

  • Must provide own OR shoes

Orientation

  • 3 shifts within the department

Work Environment

This is a very welcoming and supportive environment seeking flexible travelers with a positive attitude. Leadership acknowledges anesthesia techs are not yet utilized to full scope and actively supports growth and team collaboration.

Pay Rate
$41.54 - $46.42/hour

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