Anesthesia Technician - SMCF Anesthesia - FT
- BLS
Workplace injuries
ND,Fargo-Medical Center-General Medical And Surgical Hospitals in Fargo reported 143 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 4,965,966 hours worked: 5.8 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 6 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Sanford Medical Center Fargo
Medicare gives Sanford Medical Center Fargo 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; North Dakota's hospitals average 3.1). 70% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 68% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · North Dakota hospitals by rating.
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About the job
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Work Shift
8 Hours - Varied Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Compensation
Salary Range: $16.50 - $26.50 Sign on bonus available for eligible applicants!
Union Position
No
Department Details
Work weekdays with an occasional weekend in the operating room environment. Responsible to stock anesthesia supplies and clean equipment.
Summary
Coordinates and provides anesthesia supplies, medications and equipment effectively, before and during medical procedures.
Job Description
Provides a safe, efficient environment for the surgical patient. Demonstrates accordance with ethical and legal responsibilities. Available to respond in an emergency and within their scope, with careful and thoughtful responses to a wide variety of requests in a stressed and rushed situation by providing anesthesia supplies and equipment as needed. Assists in the preparation of equipment as well as may assist with medications when applicable. Assists with orders, stocking inventory, tests and maintaining anesthesia equipment. Will be responsible to clean and disinfect reusable equipment as well as be expected to report malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel. May also be delegated to remove all special and reusable material after cases and responsible for the turnaround of the room in accordance with infection control policies and procedures. Maintain clean working environment, surgical rooms, and assist in clerical duties as needed within the unit, including incoming phone calls.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required.
One year experience in a health care environment preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology and strong computer skills helpful.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or obtained within 60 days of employment.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
From Sanford Health's job posting, checked 11 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Sanford Health
Sanford Health is a nonprofit rural health system with 60 (source: Sanford Health, About Sanford Health) hospitals, 315 (source: Sanford Health, About Sanford Health) clinic locations and 60,000 (source: Sanford Health, About Sanford Health) employees across the Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Wyoming and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Source: Sanford Health, About Sanford Health
Based in Sioux Falls, SDHires in 9 statesPay on its listings: 73.1% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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