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Lead Anesthesia Technologist

Community Hospital of The Monterey Peninsula Monterey, California Full Time Posted Mar 30, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
$95,534 - $127,795 per year
Welcome to Montage Health's application process! Job Description: Position Summary The Lead Anesthesia Technician/Technologist will report to the Assistant Director of Main Operating Room and works under the direction of the Anesthesiologist. The Lead Anesthesia Technician/Technologist is responsible for the supervision of all other Anesthesia Techs to ensure routine duties are performed in a timely manner and in accordance with practice standards. The Lead Anesthesia Technologist/Technician is responsible for the following: • Collaborates with the Charge Nurse in surgical and procedural areas to prioritize room turnover and set-up of anesthesia equipment and supplies for procedures with efficient and effective use of available resources. • Coordinates Anesthesia Tech activities, and delegates daily duties and assignments to facilitate efficient workflow and assistance with anesthesia care for patients. • Facilitates training of new hire employees and continuing education for Anesthesia Tech staff. • Develops standard work, determines work priorities and schedules to provide adequate staff coverage. • Works to resolve challenges encountered during daily operations and determines appropriate solutions; promotes teamwork. • Encourages regular communication, informs nursing staff of relevant workflow issues. • Serves as a resource and role model and helps resolve interpersonal conflicts. • Assists anesthesia providers and nurses by preparing and maintaining patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems before, during and after anesthesia. • Must maintain proficiency in the application, acquisition, preparation, and troubleshooting of various types of equipment required for the delivery of anesthesia care. Experience A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Certified Anesthesia Technician at acute care hospital preferred. Education As necessary to obtain required certification. Licensure/Certifications Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT) certification preferred. BLS certification required. ACLS certification preferred. PALS preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer #LI-ES1 Assigned Work Hours: Monday through Friday AM shift (shift could start between 5:00 AM and 6:30 AM) 8-hour shift Position Type: Regular Pay Range (based on years of applicable experience): $45.93 to $61.44 The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid. Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $3.07 Hourly Night Shift Differential: $4.61

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