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

Job Opportunity: Anesthesia Technician

Location: Boise, Idaho
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Role: Anesthesia Technician in Surgery Department
• Support for 38 rooms including Main OR, CVOR, CCL, L&D, Endo, EP lab suites, MRI, CT, US, X-Ray, and Nuclear Medicine rooms
• Staff ratio: 8 employees supporting 38 rooms
• Anesthesiologists and CRNAs available in-house 24/7
• Pediatric trauma program available
• Main and CVOR handle urgent cases with a 30-minute response time

Required Certifications

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

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in anesthesia tech role (higher value from data)
• Pediatric experience preferred but not required
• Experience with GE anesthesia machines and Mindray preferred
• First-time travelers are welcome (prior travel experience NOT required)

Key Duties

• Cleaning and setting up anesthesia machines
• Performing anesthesia 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

Work Schedule & Environment

• 8-hour day/evening shifts with variable days
• OR staffed 24/7 with opportunity for overtime
• Sunday work required as per set schedule
• Holiday work required unless approved time off granted
• Call offered but not mandatory; 30-minute response time if on call
• Rare floating within department; occasional float to Meridian and Nampa ORs possible
• Scrubs and locker provided; travelers bring own OR shoes and caps
• Orientation includes 3 shifts in the department

Additional Notes

• Welcoming and supportive environment
• Seeking flexible travelers with a positive attitude
• Acknowledges techs are not fully utilized to their scope of practice, indicating potential for growth or expanded duties

This position is ideal for anesthesia technicians with at least 1 year of experience, who hold the required certifications, and are looking for a supportive team environment in a busy surgical setting.