Anesthesia Technician
Washington, District of Columbia
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Anesthesia Tech

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM (5 days/week, 40 hours/week)

Job Description

• No direct patient care responsibilities.
• Responsible for bringing supplies into the room.
• Must have knowledge of surgical procedures and anesthesia equipment.
• Work setting includes Ambulatory Operating Room (OR) and Operating Room.
• Preferred experience with Pediatrics.
• Assist anesthesia providers in critical situations.
• Support includes anesthesia machine setup, troubleshooting, and patient transport.
• Involved in room setup, turnover, and time-out process for procedures.
• Familiarity with modes of anesthesia: General, Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC), and Regional.
• Previous charge experience preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an Anesthesia Technician.
• Experience as an Anesthesia Technician within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience working in an outpatient setting.

Skills & Knowledge Required

• Knowledge of:

  • Endotracheal tubes and intubation techniques (including emergency intubations and intubating LMA)
  • IV insertion and management of IV/arterial line catheters
  • Patient positioning and transport within the OR setting
  • Anesthesia machine operation and troubleshooting
  • Breathing circuits and standard monitors
  • Use of Glidescope/video laryngoscope and laryngoscope blades
  • Rapid infuser and IV pumps
  • Operating room safety protocols including electrical, fire, and infection control
  • Room setup for first case and room turnover procedures
  • Time out process for surgical procedures
  • Arterial, central venous, and vascular access assistance

Additional Information

• Local candidates within 60 miles preferred.
• Ratio of techs to anesthesia providers approximately 1:4.
• Scrub color: Blue.
• Prior travel experience is required (must have completed at least one prior travel contract).
• Must complete all required facility-specific documentation and training modules before start date.
• Drug screen excludes marijuana but includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, methadone, cocaine metabolites, opiates, oxycodones, phencyclidine, and propoxyphene.
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (September 23 – March 31).

This position is ideal for experienced anesthesia technicians seeking a travel contract role in a surgical services environment with a focus on anesthesia support in the OR.