Anesthesia Technician

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Sign-on bonus available for qualifying Anesthesia Tech's!

Our Anesthesia Tech's provide safe, efficient, cost-effective anesthesia care and provides support for routine and complex medical procedures by assisting in the preparation and maintenance of patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems before and during anesthesia.

This position assists the anesthesiologist/anesthetist by operating and maintaining complex equipment needed in major surgical procedures.

• Equipment & Infection Control:
  Prepares, calibrates, and verifies the functionality of anesthesia equipment, applying consistent infection control principles and Standard Precautions before, during, and after procedures.
• Supply & Data Management:
  Stocks anesthesia supplies across all operating locations (including specialized carts and airway bags) and performs point-of-contact clinical laboratory services while maintaining records per regulatory standards.
• Responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, assembling, calibrating, troubleshooting, and maintaining all anesthesia-related equipment to ensure functionality and safety.
• Stocks and manages anesthesia supplies across all anesthetizing locations to ensure efficient, cost-effective care.
• Applies specialized knowledge of anesthesia equipment to ensure proper operation, decontamination, and patient safety within the scope of licensure.

• Graduation from an accredited Anesthesia Technology program or
• Two years of related work experience as an Anesthesia Technician or other health care provider (e.g. LPN, EMT, etc.) that would demonstrate possession of the requisite job knowledge/abilities.

• Current healthcare provider American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• If classified as Anesthesia Tech-Cert, certification as an Anesthesia Technician through the American Society of Anesthesia Technicians and Technologists (ASATT) is required.

• Graduates from an Anesthesia Technology program, current certification as an Anesthesia Technician through the American Society of Anesthesia Technicians and Technologists (ASATT) is preferred.

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area. Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve.

This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

$26.85 - $41.10 /hour