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Travel Anesthesia Technician Jobs – Hospital Assignment in Portland, Oregon

Join a Portland, Oregon travel healthcare assignment as an Anesthesia Technician supporting anesthesia providers and surgical teams in a short-term acute care teaching hospital. Use your anesthesia equipment and perioperative services expertise to help deliver safe, efficient care to patients from neonates through geriatrics while enjoying Portland’s vibrant culture, excellent food, parks, and outdoor recreation.

Travel Anesthesia Technician Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,190–$1,280
• Assignment Type: Travel contract
• Location: Portland, Oregon
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Duration: 16 weeks, through March 1, 2027
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week; 8-hour shifts
• Shift Options: Day shift, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., or night shift, 11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Scheduling: Block scheduling available
• Call: Minimum of 1 call shift per week; nights and weekends may be required
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Work Setting: On-site hospital-based anesthesia and surgical services

Anesthesia Technician Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience as an Anesthesia Technician or in a comparable perioperative or surgical services role
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience supporting operating room or ambulatory operating room procedures
• Proficiency with anesthesia machines, machine checkout, troubleshooting, standard monitors, transport monitors, and related anesthesia equipment
• Knowledge of airway and emergency equipment, including endotracheal tubes, intubating LMAs, light wands, and cricothyrotomy sets
• Experience with IV supplies, arterial line catheters, venous blood draws, arterial blood draws, and IV insertion support
• Ability to use electronic documentation systems and complete required documentation accurately
• Strong understanding of operating room safety, infection prevention, isolation precautions, PPE, laser safety, radiation safety, and sterilization or disinfection practices
• Ability to float between designated units or nearby affiliated locations as needed
• Successful completion of applicable credentialing, background, and facility requirements

Travel Anesthesia Technician Responsibilities

• Assist anesthesia providers with the preparation, setup, and turnover of anesthesia equipment and supplies
• Perform anesthesia machine checks and troubleshoot equipment to support safe patient care
• Prepare and maintain airway equipment, monitoring devices, IV supplies, and emergency equipment
• Support anesthesia providers during routine procedures and critical situations
• Assist with patient positioning, transport, and safe movement throughout the perioperative process
• Draw blood through venous and arterial access when within scope and directed by the care team
• Maintain operating room readiness and follow established safety, infection control, and disinfection standards
• Document procedures, equipment checks, and patient care activities accurately in the designated charting system
• Collaborate with anesthesia, surgical, nursing, pharmacy, IV, interpretation, and rapid response teams
• Provide dependable coverage for scheduled shifts, call assignments, weekends, and applicable holidays

Apply now for this Travel Anesthesia Technician opportunity in Portland, Oregon, and bring your hospital-based anesthesia services expertise to a dynamic surgical care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.