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

Job Opportunity: Anesthesia Technician

Location: Boise, Idaho
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Certifications

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

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in anesthesia technology (higher value found)
• Pediatric experience preferred
• Experience with GE anesthesia machines and Mindray preferred
• First-time travelers are welcome (prior travel experience NOT required)

Unit & Work Environment

• Department: Anesthesia Tech - Surgery Department
• Supports 38 rooms including Main OR, CVOR, CCL, L&D, Endo, EP lab suites, MRI, CT, US, X-Ray, and Nuclear Medicine rooms
• Staff of 8 employees covering 38 rooms
• Anesthesiologists and CRNAs available in-house 24/7
• Pediatric trauma program available
• Urgent cases handled in Main and CVOR with 30-minute response time

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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 with setup for arterial lines (IV start not performed)
• Responding to codes including OB Stat, Anesthesia Stat, Trauma, and Stroke Alerts

Scheduling & Shifts

• 8-hour day/evening shifts with variable days
• ORs 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 required (30-minute response time)
• Rare floating within department; occasional float to Meridian and Nampa ORs possible

Additional Information

• Scrubs and locker provided; travelers must bring 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
• Tech supervisor and surgical services director available for support
• No telemetry or monitor tech duties required

This position is ideal for anesthesia technicians with at least 1 year of experience, who hold the required certifications, and are comfortable working in a busy surgical environment with a variety of cases including pediatrics and trauma.