Anesthesia Tech
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $16.87–$24.88 an hour. Anesthesia technicians employed in Arizona earn a median of $27.10 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Workplace injuries
Valleywise Main Hospital in Phoenix reported 142 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 5,249,472 hours worked: 5.4 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Valleywise Health Medical Center
Medicare gives Valleywise Health Medical Center 1 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Arizona's hospitals average 3.0). 74% 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 74% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Arizona hospitals by rating.
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About the job
Anesthesia Technician
We are looking for a precise, proactive Anesthesia Technician to partner with our anesthesia providers and ensure the safety and efficiency of our surgical suites.
As an Anesthesia Technician, you are a vital safeguard in the operating room. Working under the guidance of the Anesthesia Technician Supervisor, you will ensure that our anesthesia teams have the exact tools, technology, and equipment they need to deliver flawless patient care. From routine procedures to high-stakes, complex trauma cases, your readiness, technical precision, and rapid response will directly impact patient outcomes before, during, and after surgery.
If you are a clinical professional who thrives in a fast-paced OR environment, takes pride in technical mastery, and values absolute clinical safety, we want you on our team.
Your Impact
- Empower Anesthesia Providers: Proactively acquire, prepare, and set up specialized equipment and supplies, ensuring the anesthesia team is fully equipped for every case.
- Support Complex Surgery: Provide critical, real-time technical support during both routine operations and highly complex, fast-moving surgical procedures.
- Master Anesthesia Technology: Prepare, calibrate, and meticulously maintain advanced patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems to guarantee peak performance.
- Own the Suite Turnover: Manage the preparation and technical maintenance of anesthesia setups before, during, and after administration, ensuring a sterile and highly efficient OR workflow.
What You Bring
- Technical Precision: Strong knowledge of anesthesia equipment, patient monitors, and specialized surgical supplies.
- Operating Room Agility: The ability to remain calm, focused, and efficient in high-pressure, fast-paced clinical environments.
- Proactive Preparation: An analytical mindset that anticipates the needs of the anesthesia provider before the patient enters the room.
- Commitment to Safety: Uncompromising attention to detail regarding infection control, equipment sterility, and patient safety protocols.
Hourly Pay Rate: $16.87 - $24.88
Qualifications
Education
- Requires a high school diploma or GED.
- Prefer post-high school training in the medical field.
Experience
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in a medical facility.
- Prefer one (1) year experience in an operating room.
Certification/Licensure
- Requires BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center and will be required within three months.
- Ambulatory Clinics: Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at the time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within 90 days of applying for a fingerprint clearance card.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
- Requires knowledge and skills in medical practice.
- Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to enhance and encourage collaborative staff and community relationships.
- Must be able to respond quickly and must be familiar with surgical procedures.
From Valleywise Health System's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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