Anesthesia Technician, Operative Services Anesthesiology (Evenings)

Position: Anesthesia Technician, Operative Services Anesthesiology. Location: Brighton, MA. Schedule: 40 hours per week, 3:00 p - 11:30 p.

Position Summary

The Anesthesia Technician assists the anesthesia team prior to, during, and following patient procedures in various operating rooms across BMC-Brighton. Individuals in this position are proficient in maintaining and restocking anesthesia supplies and equipment and, when available, respond to codes with anesthesia. The Anesthesia Technician checks and supplies anesthesia carts and machines, replaces anesthesia gas tanks, disassembles used equipment, disinfects machines and supply carts, replaces used products and supplies transducers for invasive hemodynamic monitoring. This position has significant patient contact while assisting in transport and procedures and works collaboratively with Anesthesia, Nursing staff, and off‑site resources.

Job Responsibilities

• Participates as the primary assistant to Anesthesia for procedures in the Operating Room at various locations across St. Elizabeth Medical Center, including Endo, Labor & Delivery, PACU, and other ORs.
• Preoperative: Ensure anesthesia carts are supplied and machines are present in each room before the surgery schedule and between procedures; replace anesthesia gas tanks as needed; retrieve special anesthesia supplies requested by the administrator; prepare complex equipment and supplies for hemodynamic monitoring (e.g., peripheral arterial and pulmonary artery catheter transducers, EKG, pulse oximeter, nerve simulators); ensure monitoring equipment and supplies are ready; confirm the anesthesia machine is ready for use, troubleshoot and correct problems; perform daily equipment inspections; assist in positioning patients for procedures.
• Intraoperative: Ensure equipment for delivering salvaged and banked blood products with Cell Saver or Rapid Infuser is readily available; assist in positioning the patient for spinal anesthesia; assist in dressing and securing IVs and arterial lines; assist Anesthesia during intubating and extubating procedures; restock all used supplies during surgery; dispose of contaminated materials and disinfect equipment in accordance with operating room policies and biohazard procedures; make frequent rounds in the operating room and outside locations following each procedure.
• Postoperative: Clean anesthesia equipment in the operating room and outside locations after each procedure; clean, maintain, and package used anesthesia materials and equipment; inventory and order anesthesia supplies; run errands as requested by anesthesiologists, CRNAs, charge RNs, or other team members; perform additional duties as requested by other team members; troubleshoot broken equipment and notify clinical engineering if necessary.
• Other Duties: Assist Anesthesia during emergencies and code blue procedures; assist with required standards for quarterly maintenance of anesthesia equipment; maintain IV solution/supplies per par levels in all peri‑operative and procedure areas; disinfect and maintain all bronchoscopes used during intubations using terminal cleaning procedures; change soda lime canisters as needed; ensure proper handling and disposal of biohazard material; utilize teaching opportunities for team members; ensure equipment and supplies are utilized at appropriate levels and returned to proper location; assist in surgical suite cleaning to reduce turnover time; validate daily contents of the difficult airway cart; ensure disinfectants are used in proper concentration and contact time.
• Authority: Respond to anesthesia staff needs within the framework of the technician responsibilities; report potential impacts to patient safety, changes and events in the surgical area, and malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate senior or supervising staff.

Job Requirements

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent required; graduate anesthesia technology program preferred.
• Certification/License: Current BLS Certification required; anesthesia technician certification preferred.
• Experience: One year Anesthesia Tech experience in a multi‑disciplined OR in an acute care hospital setting preferred, or one year in a Critical Care or Step‑down unit as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Follow‑through and understanding of universal precautions; strong mechanical skills; highly organized with attention to detail; capable of working independently; excellent interpersonal skills; adaptable and able to respond quickly to constant change.

Compensation

$19.72 – $29.30 per hour. The range is based on the minimum job qualifications and also considers education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to the position. BMC offers generous total compensation, including medical, dental, vision, pharmacy benefits, contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings match, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well‑being.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other non‑job related characteristic. BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID‑19 and flu, and to receive a booster dose of the COVID‑19 vaccine.