Anesthesia Tech
Portland, OR
Prime Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

Travel Contract – Anesthesia Technician

Position Details

• Job Title: Anesthesia Technician – Req #11068
• Location: Hospital-based, Short-Term Acute Care Facility
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Positions Available: 1
• Shift: Days, 5 × 8-hour shifts
• Regular Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Block Scheduling: Available
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free

On-Call Requirements

• Overnight call Monday–Friday, once per week
• Weekend call every fifth weekend
• Must be available for nights and weekends when on call
• Floating between units may be required
• 48-hour workweeks are not approved

Certifications Required / Preferred

• BLS – Required
• ACLS – Preferred
• ASATT – Preferred
• Cer.A.T. – Preferred

Key Responsibilities & Required Skills

Anesthesia Equipment & Setup

• Anesthesia machine setup, checkout, and troubleshooting
• Breathing circuits, endotracheal tubes, laryngoscope blades, and GlideScope
• IV pumps, standard monitors, transport monitors, and rapid infusers
• Cell saver equipment and airway management supplies
• IV and pressure line setup, including arterial and central venous access equipment

Operating Room Support

• Prepare operating rooms for the first case and perform room turnover
• Assist anesthesia providers during routine procedures and critical situations
• Support patient positioning and transport to the operating room
• Assist with emergency intubations, airway management, and procedure preparation
• Follow aseptic technique, sterilization, disinfection, and infection-control protocols

Clinical & Safety Skills

• Intubation equipment and airway supplies
• IV insertion and blood draws via arterial lines or venous sticks
• Support for pain blocks and general, MAC, and regional anesthesia
• Radiation safety, specimen handling, labeling, and procedure documentation
• Universal Protocol and surgical time-out procedures
• Crash cart and equipment documentation
• Operating room electrical, fire, and patient safety procedures

Clinical Settings & Surgical Specialties
Experience supporting the following areas may be required:

• General surgery, bariatrics, and endoscopy/laparoscopy
• ENT, gynecology, urology, and vascular surgery
• Neurology, neurosurgery/spine, and orthopedic surgery
• Orthopedic/spine and total joint procedures
• Plastic surgery, podiatry, robotics, and thoracic surgery
• Ambulatory OR, trauma, and pediatrics (preferred)
• Ophthalmology (preferred)

Additional Requirements

• Must be comfortable assisting anesthesia providers in critical situations.
• Must be able to meet the weekly overnight call and every-fifth-weekend call requirements.
• Must have relevant operating room and anesthesia equipment experience.