Anesthesia Technician
Washington, District of Columbia
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Anesthesia Tech (Surgical Services)

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Schedule: 40 hours, mid shifts
• Work Setting: Ambulatory OR and Operating Room
• Patient Care: No direct patient care; responsible for bringing supplies into the room
• Preferred Experience: Pediatrics
• Ratio: 1:4 on weekdays, 1:2 on weekends
• 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/transport equipment
• Assist 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

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Surgical Services / Anesthesia Tech role
• Unit accepts first-time travelers (no prior travel experience required)

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - Must be AHA or ARC certified
• Certifications Preferred: Cer.A.T (Certified Anesthesia Technician)
• Other certifications may be required based on unit specifics (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 90 days, including all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• E-Verify and I9 documentation required upon hire
• 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 documentation required:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (updated annually)
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred
  • Documentation of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccines or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccine or positive titer
• N95 Fit Test within 9 months of start, updated annually (client may complete on-site if needed)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season

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 of start (minimum 80% score)
• Color blindness testing required (online or in-person acceptable)
• Competency exams including Dysrhythmia/EKG exam for applicable roles (RN only)

Notes

• Local candidates within 60 miles preferred
• Prior travel experience not required for this position
• Previous charge experience preferred but not mandatory

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-equipped ambulatory and operating room environment supporting anesthesia providers with critical technical skills.