What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anesthesia Technician position at Sequoia Hospital?
As our Anesthesia Technician, you will provide critical support in the safe and efficient administration of anesthesia, assisting providers with equipment and supplies for diverse surgical and non-surgical cases.
Every day, you will prepare and maintain anesthesia equipment, supplies, and medications before, during, and after cases. This includes performing complex procedures under direction (e.g., setting up and assisting with line placement, intubation, extubation), managing supply inventory, room turnover, and patient positioning/transport.
To be successful in this vital role, you will demonstrate a thorough understanding of anesthesia equipment and sterile techniques, possess meticulous attention to detail, and exhibit excellent communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
- Duties and Responsibilities
- Transporting patients from all areas of the hospital as needed.
- Prepping patients in ACU or on the nursing units as needed.
- Moving, and assisting with patient positioning as appropriate
- Transporting specimens properly
- Transporting Blood products from blood bank to the OR.
Job Requirements
Required
- High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
- High School GED General Studies, upon hire and
- The Anesthesia Technician 2 position is amid-level position., upon hire and
- Must completeAnesthesia Tech II curriculum within oneyear of hire or transfer to position. and One year of AnesthesiaTechnician 1 experience or equivalentanesthesia experience., upon hire
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
Where You'll Work
Founded in 1950, Dignity Health - Sequoia Hospital is a 208-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Redwood City, California. Serving over 50,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, stroke care, and a birthing center. Additionally, Sequoia Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and recently was awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was recently named a Leapfrog 2025 Top General Hospital.
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Pay Range
$44.28 - $54.41 /hour
Salary : $44 - $54