Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Anesthesia Technician

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSt Helena, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school education, GED, or equivalent is required.
A current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
AHA-BLS, ARC-BLS, AHA-CPR, or ARC-CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

Maintain anesthesia machines and related equipment daily.
Assist anesthesia staff with pressure line insertion procedures.
Maintain adequate inventory of anesthesia-related supplies.
Perform routine assigned clinical tasks of limited complexity under direct supervision and within defined parameters.
Operate autoclaves and other cleaning equipment in accordance with established policies.
Assemble supplies and equipment for pressure line insertion and monitoring, and assist physicians during line insertions.
Troubleshoot patient monitoring equipment during surgery.
Test functionality, stock, and calibrate patient monitoring equipment daily as needed, including capnography monitors, emergency airway carts, laryngoscopes, blades, and pediatric carts.
Work with staff, supervisors, and vendors to maintain product quality while minimizing costs.
Make decisions about routine work and refer questions, problems, and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Desired Qualifications

An associate’s/technical degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience is preferred.
Completion of a medical terminology course is preferred.
Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
Anesthesia Technician certification is preferred.

Located in one of the most beautiful regions in the United States, St. Helena Hospital was founded in 1878 and has a rich history of innovative medical care. We are comprised of a 151-bed hospital, emergency department and medical offices with centers of excellence in specialty care, including Adventist Heart and Vascular Institute, Coon Joint Replacement Institute, Martin-O'Neil Cancer Center and Behavioral Health units. In the heart of Napa Valley, St. Helena is a charming place, and the quality of life is unsurpassed with outdoor adventure, rejuvenation at luxurious spas, popular restaurants, as well as perfect weekend getaways to San Francisco or the coast.

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 routine assigned clinical tasks of limited complexity. Works under direct supervision within defined parameters.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Completion of medical terminology course: Preferred
Experience in a healthcare setting: 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:

AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS or AHA-CPR or ARC-CPR: 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.
Makes decisions regarding own work, often limited and confined to routine matters. Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction.
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 $34.79 to $44.71. 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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