Anesthesia Technician

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Anesthesia Technician

Vail Health has become the worlds most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.

About the opportunity:

Assists licensed anesthesia providers in the acquisition, preparation, and application of the equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia. Contribute to safe, efficient, and cost-effective anesthesia care. Prepare and maintain patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems before, during, and after anesthesia.

What you will do:

1. Maintains and organizes anesthesia equipment and supplies. Prepares needed anesthesia supplies/equipment prior to case start.
2. Inventories, orders, and stocks anesthesia supplies. Checks expiration dates of sterile supplies and replaces outdated supplies.
3. Facilitates anesthesia turnovers before operative procedures, by removing dirty, contaminated supplies, cleaning area, and replacing with new sterile supplies. Assists nursing staff with room turnover and room preparation.
4. Performs all duties under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia provider and/or registered nurse. Aware of Joint Commission standards related to anesthesia and operating room environment of care.
5. Assembles and assists with specialty equipment as needed such as fiber optic endoscopic equipment, rapid infusers, fluid warming and patient warming devices.
6. Prepares and assembles transducer lines and equipment as required for patient care.
7. Assists nursing staff with patient transport.
8. Role models the principals of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
9. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.
10. Assists in scheduling emergency, after hours, and weekend surgical cases.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
What you will need:
Experience:

• Two years of experience in healthcare preferred.

License(s):

• N/A

Certification(s):

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Computer / Typing:

• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
Education:

• N/A

Application Close Date: July 26, 2024

Benefits at Vail Health (Full and Part Time) Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement
  
  
• Comprehensive Health Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  
  
• Educational Programs:
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
  
  
• Paid Time Off:
  • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
  
  
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
  
  
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance
  
  
  
  

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay: $22.60$29.67 USD

About Vail Health

Vail Health is a dynamic mountain healthcare system that combines the world-class care you’d see in a big city with a small-town approach. Our history of pioneerism inspires us to roll up our sleeves in a collaborative and innovative spirit. We take pride in being an independent healthcare system that has the flexibility to make decisions that directly impact our communities. 

Elevated standards are the cornerstone of our approach. As a pillar of our community, Vail Health puts as much emphasis on mental health as we do on physical health. We recognize the value of integrated teamwork to provide the same level of personalized care we'd give an elite athlete, neighbor, or family member.

Joining Vail Health means becoming part of something greater than yourself. We support your journey, providing curated benefits that foster your personal and professional growth. Together, we make a meaningful impact on the lives of our employees, patients, and local communities.

Expanded Reach & Specialized Services

• Vail Health  has expanded its reach with care facilities in Avon, Edwards, Eagle, Gypsum, and Basalt. Our main hospital in Vail offers a wide range of services, including emergency care, surgery, childbirth, and imaging, all within a modern facility that reflects our dedication to innovation and excellence.
• At Vail Health Hospital, Radiology  supports a full spectrum of care. We staff 3 to 5 technologists each day in Vail, rotating responsibilities to ensure seamless, high-quality imaging coverage for every patient. We offer exciting opportunities to cross-train in CT, MRI, Mammography, and Ultrasound, empowering you to broaden your skills and advance your career within our diverse imaging team.
• Colorado Mountain Medical  is a team of primary care physicians, specialists and other practitioners with clinics in Dillon, Frisco, Vail, Avon, Edwards, and Eagle. CMM provides high-quality health care to Eagle County residents and visitors.
• Howard Head Sports Medicine  helps people of all ages and abilities rebuild their body and spirit. Working with the world's top orthopaedic doctors and researchers, our patients benefit from innovative physical therapy techniques, state-of-the-art equipment and experienced physical therapists. With 10 locations in Eagle and Summit Counties, as well as the Roaring Fork Valley, Howard Head Sports Medicine will get you back to doing the activities you love! 
• The Shaw Cancer Center , a premier oncology facility in Edwards, provides comprehensive cancer care—ranging from radiation and infusion to supportive therapies—set in a serene, mountain environment.
• In 2025, we also opened the Precourt Healing Center , a state-of-the-art Behavioral Health facility offering both inpatient and outpatient services to meet the growing mental health needs of our mountain communities with compassionate, integrated care.

Patient Care Tech Program:

Patient care technicians are non-certified support staff that can help assist in basic medical tasks.
Students in the program are given six months to a year to go through a series of modules that progress their skill sets toward what is needed to become certified as a medical assistant. During the program, the staff members go through three promotion levels (PCT 1, PCT II and PCT III) with the fourth being becoming certified medical assistants after passing the national certification exam.
“We built out a four-step program for them to move through those skills. Each skill I would monitor closely to make sure that they were competent in. They would have a whole skills list and they would go through that, whether it be the training team or who they were shadowing for the day,” Katelynn Parks said. “The PCTs loved being able to do a little bit more outside of their current scope, which was very limited. We would train them specifically for Colorado Mountain Medical and what we needed our clinical assistants to do differently from other places.”
All of this skills training was provided on the job, meaning that not only were the students working toward — and gaining the skills needed — for the certification, they were being paid to do so.

What is the Patient Care Tech Program at Colorado Mountain Medical?

Vail Health Benefits

We’re proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package  that supports the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of our team members. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Retirement savings plan with employer match- 5% match immediately.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Employee wellness program ($1,000 for Full Time employees) and other mental health resources
• Relocation and housing assistance for eligible roles

At Vail Health, you're not just taking on a job—you're joining a mission to elevate care in the communities we serve.