About this opportunity
Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics lists this Anesthesia Technician opportunity in salem, Oregon. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
US:OR:Salem | Surgical Services | Full Time
Posted 2 days ago
Description
Location: Salem Hospital,890 Oak Street SE,Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Anesthesia Services
Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 6:00 am – 2:30 pm, Monday - Friday
Your role with us
As an anesthesia technician at Salem Health, you’ll play a vital hands-on role in supporting safe, seamless surgical care for patients across our operating and procedural environments. You’ll be a trusted member of a highly skilled perioperative team, ensuring that anesthesia providers have the equipment, supplies, and technical support they need to deliver exceptional care. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced clinical setting, enjoys solving problems in real time, and finds purpose in work that directly impacts patient outcomes. Every day, you’ll help create an environment where patients feel safe and clinicians can perform at their best.
What you'll do
Set up, calibrate, and troubleshoot anesthesia machines and patient monitoring equipment in all operating and procedural rooms to ensure readiness for each case.
Retrieve blood products and prepare, assemble, and operate cell saver and rapid infuser equipment following department competencies and procedural guidelines.
Perform mechanical administration of medications under the direction and in the presence of a credentialed licensed provider.
Assist with patient transport and maintain a calm, organized presence in a fast-paced environment.
Manage inventory of anesthesia supplies, restock medications and equipment, and place orders to maintain par levels.
Identify safety hazards, communicate clinical priorities, and collaborate closely with the patient care team to ensure smooth surgical workflows.
Demonstrate competency in EKG monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition to support patient safety.
Required qualifications
Associate degree - Graduate of an Anesthesia Technologist program.Two years of direct Anesthesia Technician experience in an acute hospital setting may be accepted in lieu of the degree.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
Advanced Cardio Life Support - Required within 30 days of hire.
Additional information
Prior anesthesia technician experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
Benefits
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth.
Why Salem Health?
Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.
We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
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Worksite address
salem, OR, 97308, US
Who can apply
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