Anesthesia Technician
Boise, Idaho
St. Luke's Boise Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Anesthesia Technician

Location: Boise, Idaho
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day and Evening
Hours: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week

Unit Overview

• Position in the Surgery Department supporting 38 rooms including:

  • 17 Main OR, 4 CVOR, 3 CCL, 3 L&D, 2 Endo, EP lab suites, and various imaging rooms (MRI, CT, US, X-Ray, Nuclear Medicine)
• Team of 8 employees supporting these rooms
• Anesthesiologists and CRNAs available in-house 24/7
• Pediatric trauma program in place
• Urgent cases handled in Main and CVOR with a 30-minute response time

Required Certifications

• BLS Certification
• Certified Anesthesia Technologist (Cer.A.T.T.) or Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) via ASATT

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of experience preferred (first-time travelers considered)
• Pediatric experience preferred
• Experience with GE anesthesia machines and Mindray equipment preferred
• Experience in CCL, EP, and OB settings is a plus

Key Responsibilities

• Cleaning and maintenance of anesthesia machines
• Setting up anesthesia circuits and performing machine checks
• Inventory management of anesthesia machines, Omnicells, and supply cabinets
• Restocking and moving supplies as needed
• Assisting CRNAs with setup for arterial lines (IV starts not performed)
• Responding to codes including OB Stat, Anesthesia Stat, Trauma, and Stroke alerts

Scheduling & Work Environment

• 8-hour shifts, day and evening, with variable days up to 10:30 PM
• Weekend work required on Sundays per set schedule
• Holiday work required unless approved time off is granted
• Call is offered but not required; 30-minute response time if on call
• Floating within the department is rare; occasional float to nearby OR locations possible
• Scrubs and locker provided; travelers must bring their own OR shoes and may wear their own caps
• Orientation includes 3 shifts in the department
• Supportive and welcoming environment seeking flexible travelers with a positive attitude
• Opportunity for overtime available

Additional Notes

• No telemetry or monitor tech duties required
• Tech supervisor available as a resource
• The unit recognizes that anesthesia techs may not be utilized to their full scope and is supportive of professional growth

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an Anesthesia Technician
• Anesthesia Technician experience within the last year
• BLS Certification
• Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.)
• Certified Anesthesia Technologist (Cer.A.T.T.)