Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Lead Anesthesia Technician

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePortland, OR, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

High school education/GED or equivalent is required.
An associate’s/technical degree in nursing, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience, is preferred.
Three years of technical experience is preferred.
Anesthesia Technician certification is preferred.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required at this facility.
All required vaccinations are required as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Responsibilities

Maintain anesthesia machines and related equipment daily.
Assist anesthesia staff with pressure line insertion procedures.
Maintain adequate inventory of anesthesia-related supplies.
Perform preparation work to support clinical staff and department or unit management in daily clinical operations.
Lead, train, and oversee Anesthesia Technician staff.
Operate autoclaves and other cleaning equipment in adherence with established policies.
Assemble pressure line insertion and monitoring supplies and equipment, assist physicians during line insertions, and troubleshoot patient monitoring equipment intraoperatively.
Test functionality, stock, and calibrate patient monitoring equipment daily as needed, including capnography monitor equipment, emergency airway carts, laryngoscopes, blades, and pediatric carts.
Work with staff, supervisors, and vendors to ensure product quality while minimizing costs.
Support anesthesia and nursing staff with anesthesia setup, invasive lines, and monitoring.
Oversee the training, development, and functions of anesthesia technicians.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Adventist Health Portland has been caring for East Portland since 1893, growing alongside the community we serve. Today, more than 2,300 employees are dedicated to whole-person care, mind, body and spirit, across our 302-bed medical center, emergency department, and network of clinics, urgent care, home care and hospice services. The Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center, located on our medical center campus, provides advanced cardiovascular care, bringing together expert providers, innovative treatments and compassionate support for patients across the region.

Job Summary:

Responsible for daily anesthesia machine and related equipment maintenance. Assists anesthesia staff with pressure line insertion procedures. Maintains adequate anesthesia related supply inventory. Performs prep work to assist clinical staff and department or unit management with carrying out daily clinical operations. Leads, trains and oversees Anesthesia Technician staff.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
Associate’s/Technical Degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Three years' technical experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

Anesthesia Technician certification: Preferred
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions:

Operates autoclaves and other cleaning equipment, in adherence with established policies.
Assembles pressure line insertion and monitoring supplies and equipment. Assists physicians during line insertions. Troubleshoots patient monitoring equipment intraoperatively.
Tests functionality, stock and calibrates patient monitoring equipment as needed on a daily basis, including capnography monitor equipment, emergency airway carts, laryngoscopes, blades and pediatric carts.
Works collaboratively with staff, supervisors and vendors to ensure product quality while minimizing costs.
Supports anesthesia and nursing staff with anesthesia setup, invasive lines and monitoring. Oversees training, development and functions of anesthesia technicians.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Pay Range: The estimated base pay for this position is $29.01 to $43.49. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

About the Company

Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Adventist Health is a faith-based nonprofit health system with more than 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care hospitals, primarily on the West Coast and in Hawaii. It provides a full range of health services—from primary and specialty care to hospital-based treatments and wellness programs—delivered across an integrated network of clinics, hospitals, and care facilities. Revenue comes from patient services, insurance reimbursements, and government programs, and earnings are reinvested back into communities to improve health outcomes and expand access to care. The organization differentiates itself through its nonprofit, faith-based model and by reinvesting earnings into community health, along with its broad, integrated network that covers preventive, primary, specialty, and acute care. Its goal is to improve health outcomes for the communities it serves and to expand access to high-quality care.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $210K
Headquarters: Roseville, CA
Founded: Not listed

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