Operating Room Anesthesia Technician
Washington, District of Columbia
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Anesthesia Technician (Travel/Contract)

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Specialty: Surgical Services
Work Setting: Ambulatory OR and Operating Room
Shift: 40 hours, Day shift
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• No direct patient care.
• Responsible for bringing supplies into the room.
• Must have knowledge of procedures and equipment used in anesthesia.
• Ratio: 1:4 on weekdays, 1:2 on weekends.
• Preferred experience with Pediatrics.
• Unit accepts first-time travelers.
• Scrub color: Blue.

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Endotracheal tubes, Emergency intubations, Intubating LMA, Intubation
• IV insertion, Patient positioning, Patient transport
• Anesthesia machine operation, check out, and troubleshooting
• Breathing circuits, ET Tube, Glidescope/video laryngoscope
• IV catheters/arterial line catheters, IV pumps
• Laryngoscope blades, Rapid infuser
• Standard monitors, Transport monitor/equipment
• Assisting anesthesia provider in critical situations
• Operating room safety (electrical, fire, infection control)
• Room set-up for first case, Room turnover, Time out process for procedures
• Arterial, Central venous access, and Vascular Access
• Modes of anesthesia: General, MAC, Regional
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience required

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - Must be AHA or ARC certified
• Cer.A.T certification preferred but not required

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Unit accepts first-time travelers

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• E-Verify and I9 documentation required upon hire
• Valid driver's license required if driving is an essential job function
• Education verification for highest degree as required by position
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to perform work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within last year (or annual questionnaire if prior positive)
  • Documentation of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccines or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccine or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
  • COVID-19 vaccination strongly recommended; declination requires mask use during patient encounters
• N95 Fit Test within 9 months of start, updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed)

Additional Requirements

• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education and license information
• Skills checklist and competency exams required prior to start and updated annually
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required within 3 years, passing score 80%+
• Color blindness testing required (online or in-person)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for certain specialties (not applicable for this role)
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgement
• Facility-specific modules must be completed prior to start

Summary

This is a travel/contract Anesthesia Technician position in Washington, DC, requiring 13 weeks commitment. The role involves supporting anesthesia providers in the OR without direct patient care, requiring strong knowledge of anesthesia equipment and procedures. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience, BLS certification, and meet comprehensive health, background, and compliance requirements. First-time travelers are welcome.