Anesthesia Technician
ADRIAN MARTINEZ
Tenet Health - Level I Trauma Center
Phoenix,AZ
Overview
Anesthesia Technician and emergency medical professional with more than a decade of hands-on clinical experience spanning anesthesia technology, emergency and trauma departments, 9-1-1 EMS and high-acuity patient care. Brings substantial perioperative experience across ambulatory surgery and a Level I trauma center, with expertise in anesthesia equipment troubleshooting, invasive monitoring, airway and resuscitation support, vascular access, rapid infusers and cell salvage systems. American Heart Association Training Center Faculty and BLS, ACLS and PALS Instructor.
14+
Years of experience
08+
Years of Clinical Instructor Experience
Work History
09.2025 - Current1 Year 2 Months
Anesthesia Technician
Tenet Health - Level I Trauma Center | Arizona
- Support anesthesiologists and CRNAs across an 11-operating-room department, including trauma activations, urgent cases and anesthesia services outside the primary OR.
- Prepare and troubleshoot anesthesia workstations, breathing circuits, suction, airway devices, physiologic monitors and invasive arterial-pressure monitoring systems.
- Perform peripheral and ultrasound-guided IV access and provider-supervised arterial catheter insertion; maintain signed documentation of approximately 120 supervised placements.
- Stage intubation and RSI supplies, arterial-line setups, rapid infusion and warming systems for trauma resuscitation and emergency surgery.
- Coordinate case readiness, specialized equipment availability, safe patient movement and replenishment of anesthesia supplies.
01.2021 - 01.20221 Year
Fireline EMT / Wildland Fire EMT
Nationwide Wildfire Response
- Assessed and stabilized patients with trauma and medical emergencies in remote settings; provided airway/breathing support and hemorrhage control within EMT scope.
- Maintained emergency medical equipment, reassessed patients and coordinated extraction, transport and structured handoffs.
01.2018 - 01.20202 Years
Emergency / Trauma Department Technician
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ
- Assisted physicians and nurses with critically ill patients during trauma alerts, cardiac arrests, emergency airway interventions and resuscitations.
- Prepared suction, endotracheal intubation supplies, resuscitation monitors and trauma/procedure rooms; assisted with central venous line procedures.
- Performed ECG acquisition, venipuncture and vital-sign monitoring; supported CPR, hemorrhage control and rapid patient positioning.
03.2016 - 03.20237 Years
Anesthesia Technician
Innovative Surgery Center | Surprise, AZ
- Supported anesthesiologists and CRNAs with preoperative assessment, patient preparation, clinical monitoring and equipment readiness for ambulatory anesthesia care.
- Established peripheral IV access, obtained baseline vital signs and relevant histories, and prepared patient records for anesthesia-provider review.
- Applied ECG, pulse oximetry and blood pressure monitoring; supported positioning, airway/suction readiness, urgent responses and procedure-room turnover.
01.2015 - 01.20205 Years
Emergency Medical Technician - 9-1-1
American Medical Response (AMR) | , Arizona
- Prepared and maintained suction systems, patient monitors and airway supplies: ET tubes, laryngoscope handles/blades and bag-valve masks.
- Inserted supraglottic airways (Combitube, King airway and laryngeal mask airway) within applicable protocols; assisted advanced providers with intubation.
- Responded to 9-1-1 emergencies, providing airway and ventilation support, CPR, hemorrhage control, reassessment and monitoring in transport.
01.2013 - 01.20152 Years
Emergency Medical Technician - 9-1-1
Southwest Ambulance | , Arizona
- Assessed and stabilized 9-1-1 medical and trauma patients; supported airway management, assisted ventilation, CPR and resuscitation.
- Prepared suction, bag-valve masks and monitoring equipment, monitored patients in transport and communicated handoffs to emergency departments.
Education
General Education Diploma
Estrella Mountain Community College
Estrella Mountain Community College
Skills
Certification
- American Heart Association: Training Center Faculty; Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Instructor; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor.
- Additional clinical credentials: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Advanced Provider; Arizona Emergency Medical Technician; National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
Training
- Emergency Medical Technician Training: Arizona Academy of EMS
- U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence: Belmont Rapid Infuser Fluid Management System Operators Course; Belmont Rapid Infuser Fluid Management System Maintainers Course.
- Teleflex Academy: Arterial Access for Critical Care; Ultrasound for Vascular Access; Ultrasound Guided Arterial Line Insertion.
- Siemens Healthineers Academy: Siemens RAPIDPoint 500 Competency Certification.
- Other training: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention; Wildland Firefighter I; Emergency Vehicle Operator.
Timeline
Anesthesia Technician
Tenet Health - Level I Trauma Center
09.2025 - CurrentRead more
Fireline EMT / Wildland Fire EMT
Nationwide Wildfire Response
01.2021 - 01.2022Read more
Emergency / Trauma Department Technician
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2020Read more
Anesthesia Technician
Innovative Surgery Center
03.2016 - 03.2023Read more
Emergency Medical Technician - 9-1-1
American Medical Response (AMR)
01.2015 - 01.2020Read more
Emergency Medical Technician - 9-1-1
Southwest Ambulance
01.2013 - 01.2015Read more
Estrella Mountain Community College - General Education Diploma,
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