Northeast Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas is seeking an experienced Lead Anesthesia Technician to join its perioperative team within a health system that spans six full-service hospitals, a dedicated children's hospital, a comprehensive cancer care network, imaging centers, and ambulatory surgery services — all backed by more than 120 years of community-based care. This lead-level role combines hands-on technical support in the OR with supervisory responsibility over anesthesia technician staff, making it an ideal step for a seasoned tech ready to take ownership of a department.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA) and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Lead-level position with direct supervisory and management responsibility over anesthesia technician personnel
- Provides input for and completes annual staff performance evaluations for the anesthesia tech team
- Anticipates and prepares the operating room with appropriate anesthesia equipment and supplies for each procedure, including setup and calibration of monitoring devices
- Assists anesthesiologists and the broader surgical team with patient care and patient transportation
- Performs cleaning, repair, and routine preventive maintenance on anesthesia and monitoring equipment to ensure continuous proper functioning
- Orders, maintains, and catalogs anesthesia supplies and equipment inventory
- Participates in new product and equipment evaluations, contributing to departmental decision-making
- Active participant in Performance Improvement activities and serves as a role model for service excellence
- Part of a large integrated health system including six full-service hospitals, a specialized children's hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, imaging centers, and the Baptist School of Health Professions
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as an anesthesia technician in an acute care or ambulatory surgery environment required; 2 years preferred
- Active Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required on hire (American Red Cross or American Heart Association); AHA Healthcare Provider BLS must be obtained within 60 days of hire if not already held
- Anesthesia Technician certification preferred
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage anesthesia technician staff
- Proficiency with setup, calibration, operation, and maintenance of anesthesia and physiological monitoring equipment
About the Community
San Antonio is the second-largest city in Texas and one of the fastest-growing metros in the United States, offering an exceptional quality of life at a cost of living well below comparable major cities. The city is home to a rich cultural heritage, world-class dining, the iconic River Walk, and year-round warm weather, along with highly regarded public and private school systems and easy access to the Texas Hill Country for outdoor recreation. San Antonio's strong military presence, diverse economy, and family-friendly neighborhoods make it a consistently attractive destination for healthcare professionals relocating from across the country.