Anesthesia Technician

• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 5:30am - 2:00pm. After hours, weekend and holiday on‑call requirements per unit need. Pay Range: $21.50-$27.50 per hour, based on experience.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $6000/year
• Contribution and match on Retirement Plan
• Five weeks paid time off
• Access to Success coaches
• Free parking
• Company Culture: Thompson Health has a culture of empowerment. At Thompson, interdisciplinary teams come together to improve care, your suggestions are welcomed and your ideas are part of the solution. Three of our executives have an RN background so we understand the importance of the patient experience Place yourself in an environment where your growth is supported, your contributions valued and your successes celebrated.
• Focus on CARES values: Commitment, Action, Respect, Excellence, and Service
• Focus on Employee Wellness: Biometric screenings, Wellness programs, Access to onsite gym, Zen Room, Community Shared Agriculture program
• Staff Recognition platforms: Shining Stars, CARESCount website
• Main Function / General Purpose: The Anesthesia Technician performs a variety of technical and supportive patient care tasks to assist attending anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists in performing safe and efficient anesthetic procedures. This role spans care for patients ranging from infancy to geriatrics, exercising a high degree of skill, judgment, and knowledge of operating room terminology and practices.

• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 5:30am - 2:00pm. After hours, weekend and holiday on‑call requirements per unit need. Pay Range: $21.50-$27.50 per hour, based on experience.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement up to $6000/year
• Contribution and match on Retirement Plan
• Five weeks paid time off
• Access to Success coaches
• Free parking
• Company Culture: Thompson Health has a culture of empowerment. At Thompson, interdisciplinary teams come together to improve care, your suggestions are welcomed and your ideas are part of the solution. Three of our executives have an RN background so we understand the importance of the patient experience Place yourself in an environment where your growth is supported, your contributions valued and your successes celebrated.
• Focus on CARES values: Commitment, Action, Respect, Excellence, and Service
• Focus on Employee Wellness: Biometric screenings, Wellness programs, Access to onsite gym, Zen Room, Community Shared Agriculture program
• Staff Recognition platforms: Shining Stars, CARESCount website
• Main Function / General Purpose: The Anesthesia Technician performs a variety of technical and supportive patient care tasks to assist attending anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists in performing safe and efficient anesthetic procedures. This role spans care for patients ranging from infancy to geriatrics, exercising a high degree of skill, judgment, and knowledge of operating room terminology and practices.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Clinical & Equipment Support

• Preparation & Setup: Prepares and places anesthesia equipment, medications, and supplies in operating rooms and mobile carts prior to patient arrival, customized to case variables (patient age, case type, and length).
• Technical Operations: Performs moderate to advanced equipment setup, calibration, operation, and troubleshooting for anesthesia machines and monitoring systems.
• Specialized Programs: Participates in advanced or specialized clinical programs, including the Cell Saver and Liver Transplant programs, ensuring proper equipment is ready for complex cases.
• Ectopic Procedures: Performs setup and provides technical support for anesthesia care during out-of-OR (ectopic) procedures, ensuring standard safety equipment is present.
• Provider Resource: Functions as a reliable, go‑to resource for Anesthesiology providers and operating room staff in all anesthesia‑related matters.

Operational & Supply Chain Management

• Inventory Control: Orders, stocks, and maintains anesthesia supplies in both the central workroom and designated operating rooms, ensuring clinical cleanliness and availability.
• Administrative Duties: Accurately enters anesthesia billing information into the data system and handles routine documentation.
• Environmental Standards: Ensures cleanliness of anesthesia equipment and fields in accordance with sterile techniques and hospital infection control policies.

Professional Conduct & Expectations

• Stress Management: Works effectively and efficiently under pressure in a fast‑paced, stressful environment, occasionally without immediate relief.
• Communication: Uses professional communication skills to interpret, report, and dissemin