Anesthesia Technician

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a skilled Anesthesia Technician to join our team. As a key member of the anesthesia care team, you will assist the anesthesia provider in providing high-quality patient care.

• Assist with the anesthesia plan of care, considering age-related needs and performing patient care activities within the scope of practice.
• Collaborate with the anesthesia provider to ensure seamless patient care, including setup, application, and assistance with anesthesia equipment.
• Respond to emergency situations, such as Code Blue and Code Pink, with the anesthesia care team.
• Prepare and apply patient warming modalities as needed.
• Participate in problem identification and resolution, quality improvement, and staff development initiatives.
• Manage work assignments to ensure completion of patient care activities.
• Assemble anesthesia equipment and supplies needed for general, regional, and local anesthesia.
• Assist with patient preparation, electrode placement, and use of ultrasound/nerve stimulator devices.
• Ensure sterile technique and prepare anesthesia trays for procedures.
• Remove and dispose of supplies and equipment following procedures.
• Operate cell salvaging, intra-aortic balloon pumping, and TEE devices as required.
• Perform cleaning, sterilization, and decontamination of anesthesia-related items.
• Coordinate with Pharmacy for out-of-stock drugs and maintain inventory of disposable and non-disposable equipment.
• Work with engineering to maintain and repair anesthesia equipment and ensure adequate backup.
• Participate in relevant local, regional, and national committees and maintain working relationships with approved vendors.

• Graduate of an accredited program in Anesthesia Technology with an AS degree or certified by the American Society of Technologists and Technicians (ASATT) as a Technologist.
• High School Diploma.
• I.V. Certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Anesthesia Technician Certificate from American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians, and Basic Life Support.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the duties and responsibilities required of a Certified Anesthesia Technologist.
• Ability to lift 45 lbs of equipment from an overhead position on a daily basis and push/pull up to 500 lbs.
• Keyboarding skills and ability to use computer software applications, including the Health Connect system.
• Ability to stand or walk continuously and demonstrate knowledge and skill in the use of anesthesia equipment.

• Certificate of training for Drager, GE, or other anesthesia delivery systems, if not a graduate of a program.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a Cardiac OR and/or Level 1 trauma center.

This is an on-call position, and days and hours may vary. On-call availability is required, including 2 weekends and 2 holidays per month.