Anesthesia Service Coordinator
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Stockton, CA, 95204
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 42.8-48.48 HOUR
Date Posted : 2 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Join our team of professional and passionate health care professionals who are committed to the well-being of our patients and provide patient care based on competence, professional expertise, knowledge and evidence based practice.
The Anesthesia Service Coordinator is solely responsible for coordinating all aspects of logistics and operational resources for the Anesthesiology Department and provides operational support to the Director of Maternal Child Services for equipment and systems for all other maternity departments. Determines priorities for work, contacts vendors for price quotes, schedules in-services orienting new anesthesiologists and signing off competencies for new staff members. Assists physician and staff in clinical situations. Maintains and changes supply inventory par levels to meet volume demands; problem-solving for staff and physician including establishing new resource systems.
Job Requirements
- Minimum of two years in a surgery clinical role, preferably as a scrub tech or as an anesthesia tech in a large acute-care facility.
- Special training in supply chain management, customer service and systems analysis.
- Certified Anesthesia Technologist Certification (ASATT) within 12 months of hire required.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to analyze systems and modify them for efficiency
- Mechanical ability
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to problem solve on complex based clinical equipment
- Associates Degree highly recommended
- Scrub Tech certification preferred.
St. Joseph's Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. St. Joseph's Medical Center was founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael and is a not-for-profit, fully-accredited regional hospital with 395 beds, a physician staff of over 400 and more than 2400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care, comprehensive cancer services, and women and children's services, including neonatal intensive care, St. Joseph's is the largest hospital, as well as the largest private employer, in Stockton, California. Nationally recognized as a quality leader, St. Joseph's is consistently chosen as the most preferred hospital by local consumers.
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Frequently asked questions
In Stockton's busy surgical centers, Anesthesia Service Coordinators maintain dynamic inventory par levels based on procedure demand. They analyze usage trends and adjust supplies proactively, ensuring clinical teams have critical anesthesia equipment without delays, which is vital for smooth operation in acute-care environments.
Obtaining the Certified Anesthesia Technologist (ASATT) credential is essential in California, especially within large hospitals like St. Joseph’s Medical Center. Additionally, certifications in supply chain management or scrub tech can enhance operational efficiency and improve a coordinator’s professional profile locally.
Hands-on experience as a scrub tech or anesthesia tech provides foundational knowledge of surgical workflows and clinical equipment. This background empowers Coordinators to troubleshoot complex anesthesia systems effectively and communicate seamlessly with physicians and OR staff.
Coordinators often juggle equipment logistics across maternity departments, requiring fast adaptation to fluctuating clinical needs. Balancing inventory, scheduling in-services for new anesthesiologists, and resolving equipment issues demands strong organizational skills and problem-solving in a fast-paced hospital environment.
At Catholic Health Initiatives, Coordinators play a pivotal role in operational excellence by streamlining anesthesia logistics and enhancing departmental efficiency. This alignment with the organization’s mission and performance improvement plans ensures patient care quality and supports hospital-wide strategic objectives.
Stockton’s largest hospital, St. Joseph’s Medical Center, drives steady demand for anesthesia support roles due to its extensive surgical and maternity services. The region’s healthcare growth and emphasis on quality care create competitive openings, especially for candidates with clinical and supply chain expertise.
Anesthesia Service Coordinators in Stockton typically earn between $55,000 and $70,000 annually, depending on experience and certifications. This range reflects regional healthcare salary benchmarks for clinical operations roles, factoring in the complexity of responsibilities and local cost of living.
While anesthesia technologists focus primarily on clinical equipment preparation and maintenance, Coordinators oversee broader operational logistics including inventory management, staff training, and vendor negotiations. Their role blends clinical insight with administrative coordination for departmental success.
Catholic Health Initiatives encourages new hires to earn the ASATT credential within their first year. They often provide resources such as study materials and scheduling flexibility to ensure employees meet certification requirements, reinforcing their commitment to staff development.
This role stands out through its dual responsibility supporting anesthesia logistics and maternal child services, embedded in a faith-based, patient-centered hospital system. The emphasis on mission-driven care combined with operational leadership offers a distinct professional environment.