Anesthesia Assistant

MultiCare Health System
paid time off
United States, Washington, Tacoma
603 South J Street (Show on map)
Apr 11, 2025
You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. FTE: 0.0, Shift: Days Schedule: Variable shifts Graduation from an accredited anesthesia technician/technologist program preferred. Current certification as an Anesthesia Technician through the American Society of Anesthesia Technicians and Technologists (ASATT) or, CNA, MA or EMT certification preferred. One year of experience in an Anesthesia Tech position in lieu of certification may be considered. BLS Certification required Position Summary The Anesthesia Assistant is responsible for preparing and maintaining anesthesia equipment to ensure its functionality; facilitates turn over/set up of anesthesia machines between patients; performs simple trouble shooting; sets up monitoring; assembles supplies and equipment for each case; cleans equipment; stocks materials for surgical procedures; transports patients to OR; assists with moving and positioning patients, and assists the Anesthesiologist and OR staff, within the scope of practice, with the delivery of care in the Operating Room. Requirements High school graduate of equivalent preferred Post high school education in a related health care field preferred CPR certification required CNA, LPN, NA-R or completion of a recognized Respiratory Therapist or Anesthesia Tech program Previous OR or procedural experience preferred Previous experience troubleshooting medical equipment preferred Our Values As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. Why MultiCare? Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our employees Mission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system Employee-centric: Named Forbes "America's Best Employers by State" for several years running Technology: "Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn Pay and Benefit Expectations We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $25.57 - $42.26 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here.