SURGERY - ANESTHESIA SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

Idaho Falls Community Hospital is looking for a Anesthesia SupportTechnician to join our team! 

JOB SUMMARY: The Anesthesia Support Technician ensures that anesthesia providers have the supplies, equipment, medications, and ancillary items necessary to safely care for patients undergoing procedures requiring anesthesia services. The technician maintains anesthesia inventory, equipment readiness, supply availability, and storage areas throughout Surgical Services. The technician coordinates closely with anesthesia providers, nursing staff, sterile processing personnel, and supply chain resources to support efficient surgical operations. Facilitates and demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors at all times.

ABOUT IDAHO FALLS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL: 

At Idaho Falls Community Hospital, helping our community get better is our number one priority. We are committed to providing compassionate, emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to have a state-of-the-art Emergency Department, a stroke and diagnostic cardiac center, and a trauma center. 

Our work environment is collaborative, purpose driven and people centric. Our culture is unique and it is what makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference, we have a place for you on our team. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Anesthesia Supply Functions

• Maintains anesthesia carts, workrooms, and storage areas to established PAR levels.
• Stocks anesthesia medications and supplies as delegated and allowed by hospital policy and regulatory requirements.
• Monitors anesthesia supply inventory and initiates orders to maintain adequate supply levels.
• Checks anesthesia carts, workrooms, and storage areas for expired products and removes outdated supplies.
• Stocks and organizes supplies used in operating rooms, procedure rooms, and areas where anesthesia services are provided.
• Assists anesthesia providers with locating and obtaining needed supplies and equipment.
• Supports operating room turnover through restocking anesthesia supplies between cases.
• Maintains accurate inventory records and participates in inventory counts as assigned.
• Coordinates with Materials Management and vendors regarding supply availability, shortages, substitutions, and backorders.

• Equipment Management Functions

• Maintains readiness of anesthesia equipment at scheduled intervals.
• Performs routine cleaning of external surfaces of anesthesia machines, carts, monitors, and related equipment according to established policy.
• Ensures anesthesia equipment and ancillary devices are available, clean, and appropriately stocked for patient care.
• Reports equipment concerns, malfunctions, maintenance needs, and damaged equipment promptly to appropriate personnel.
• Coordinates preventive maintenance activities with Biomedical Engineering as directed.
• Assists with movement, setup, and organization of anesthesia-related equipment throughout Surgical Services.
• Supports troubleshooting efforts by ensuring availability of necessary equipment and supplies.

• Central Supply and Inventory Functions

• Assists with receiving, stocking, distributing, and organizing supplies within Surgical Services.
• Maintains supply storage areas in a clean, organized, and regulatory-compliant manner.
• Monitors inventory utilization and participates in inventory management initiatives.
• Assists with specialty supply management projects as assigned.
• Supports Surgical Services departments with supply acquisition and inventory control activities.
• Maintains accurate documentation related to supplies, equipment, and inventory.

• General Responsibilities

• Demonstrates appropriate communication skills.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
• Follows infection prevention and safety standards.
• Maintains compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Identifies safety concerns and takes appropriate action.
• Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Participates in required education and competency activities.
• Performs other central supply, inventory management, anesthesia support, and departmental duties as assigned.

BENEFITS:  

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include: 

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 

• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off 

• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)  

• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program 

• Education Reimbursement Program 

• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Mountain View Hospital  

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification. 

Education/Certification:  High School graduate or equivalent. Associates degree in healthcare science preferred. 

Experience:  Experience in supply chain management, surgical services, central supply, sterile processing, anesthesia support, or related healthcare field preferred.