Anesthesia Tech

Additional Information About the Role Anesthesia Tech I

Barnes-Jewish Hospital (BJH) | Anesthesiology Department

Join a collaborative perioperative team supporting anesthesiologists, CRNAs, surgeons, and nurses in delivering exceptional patient care. The Anesthesia Tech I is responsible for preparing procedure rooms, restocking anesthesia supplies, cleaning equipment, supporting room turnover, and responding to provider needs throughout the surgical day.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced surgical environment
• Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills
• Ability to lift and transport equipment and supply carts
• Commitment to infection prevention and safety protocols

• Full-time, 40 hours/week
• Day and mid-shift opportunities available
• On-call, weekend, and holiday rotation required

Why BJH? Work with cutting-edge equipment, support a variety of surgical specialties, and enjoy opportunities for career growth, comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, and a team-focused culture.

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation’s top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

At Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Perioperative Services team members (anesthesiology technologists) find the kind of fast-paced environment that will test their professional judgment and critical thinking skills, and encourage tremendous growth. It’s an exhilarating place to build a nursing career. Here, you’ll work with world-renowned surgeons and anesthesiologists assist on unique and complex procedures, work with the latest technologies and treatments and play a vital role in developing new procedures and treatment protocols.

In fact, people from all over the nation and the world come to Barnes-Jewish for our surgical specialties.

The Anesthesia Technician provides technical support and performs routine duties relevant to the Department of Anesthesia.

• Maintains the cleanliness of all anesthetic equipment and routinely stocks all anesthesia supplies.
• Prepares equipment and supplies for use by anesthesiologist and CRNAs and assists as directed.
• Provides medications for use by anesthesiologist, and works with pharmacist to ensure availability of drugs needed.

• High School Diploma or GED