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 equipment and ensure adequate backup.
• Participate in relevant local, regional, and national committees.
• Develop and maintain a clean, orderly, and functional work environment.

• 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.
• Basic Life Support.
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties and responsibilities required of a Certified Anesthesia Technologist.
• Ability to lift 45 lbs of equipment from an overhead position daily.
• Ability to push/pull up to 500 lbs.
• Keyboarding skills and ability to use computer software applications, including Health Connect.
• Ability to stand or walk continuously.
• Working knowledge of anesthesia equipment, principles of asepsis, and sterile technique.
• Ability to exercise judgment and work efficiently with minimal supervision.