Prime Staffing is seeking a travel Anesthesia Technician for a travel job in Portland, Oregon. Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Anesthesia Technician
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Start Date: 11/09/2026
Duration: 13 weeks40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours, days
Employment Type: TravelTravel Contract – Anesthesia Technician
Position Details
Job Title: Anesthesia Technician – Req #11068
Location: Hospital-based, Short-Term Acute Care Facility
Start Date: November 9, 2026
Contract Duration: 13 weeks
Positions Available: 1Shift: Days, 5 × 8-hour shifts
Regular Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PMBlock Scheduling: Available
Experience Required:- Minimum 2 years
- Charting System: Epic
- Parking: FreeOn-Call Requirements
- Overnight call Monday–Friday, once per week
- Weekend call every fifth weekend
- Must be available for nights and weekends when on call
- Floating between units may be required48-hour workweeks are not approved
- Certifications Required / PreferredBLS – RequiredACLS – PreferredASATT – Preferred
Cer.
A.T. – Preferred
Key Responsibilities & Required Skills
Anesthesia Equipment & Setup
Anesthesia machine setup, checkout, and troubleshooting
Breathing circuits, endotracheal tubes, laryngoscope blades, and GlideScopeIV pumps, standard monitors, transport monitors, and rapid infusers
Cell saver equipment and airway management suppliesIV and pressure line setup, including arterial and central venous access equipment
Operating Room Support
Prepare operating rooms for the first case and perform room turnover
Assist anesthesia providers during routine procedures and critical situations
Support patient positioning and transport to the operating room
Assist with emergency intubations, airway management, and procedure preparation
Follow aseptic technique, sterilization, disinfection, and infection-control protocols
Clinical & Safety Skills
Intubation equipment and airway suppliesIV insertion and blood draws via arterial lines or venous sticks
Support for pain blocks and general, MAC, and regional anesthesia
Radiation safety, specimen handling, labeling, and procedure documentation
Universal Protocol and surgical time-out procedures
Crash cart and equipment documentation
Operating room electrical, fire, and patient safety procedures
Clinical Settings & Surgical Specialties
Experience supporting the following areas may be required:
General surgery, bariatrics, and endoscopy/laparoscopyENT, gynecology, urology, and vascular surgery
Neurology, neurosurgery/spine, and orthopedic surgery
Orthopedic/spine and total joint procedures
Plastic surgery, podiatry, robotics, and thoracic surgery
Ambulatory OR, trauma, and pediatrics (preferred)
Ophthalmology (preferred)
Additional Requirements:
Must be comfortable assisting anesthesia providers in critical situations.
Must be able to meet the weekly overnight call and every-fifth-weekend call requirements.
Must have relevant operating room and anesthesia equipment experience.
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At Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success.
We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.