Anesthesia Tech - Supplemental

Mayo Clinic • Jacksonville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The anesthesia technician supports anesthesia providers and medical/surgical
teams by assisting with activities essential to patient assessment, anesthesia
intervention, physiological monitoring, and direct patient care. They are
responsible for the preparation, setup, calibration, and troubleshooting of
invasive monitoring lines, ensuring the sterile placement of catheters such as
arterial lines, pulmonary artery catheters, and central venous pressure lines.
In addition, the technician assists with patient transport and monitoring to and
from Critical Care Units and within perioperative areas. They also provide
support during emergency situations, including difficult airway management. The
anesthesia technician is responsible for identifying and resolving issues with
the Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) machine and reviewing Echo
Information Management System (EIMS) reports to ensure that imaging data is
accurately linked and assigned to the appropriate anesthesiologist. Technicians
may also float to the Regional Block department, where they assist anesthesia
providers with the preparation, setup, and maintenance of equipment and supplies
used for regional anesthesia procedures. A thorough understanding of various
nerve blocks and the emergency drugs stored in the regional cart is essential.
The technician remains at the patient’s side during these procedures, ensuring
safety until post-procedure care is complete. Under the supervision of a
licensed provider, the anesthesia technician performs patient identification
procedures to ensure the accurate delivery of blood products and medications.
They are also responsible for the acquisition, maintenance, and safe handling of
equipment and supplies used for patient treatment, monitoring, and testing. This
includes timely retrieval and delivery of medications, equipment, and other
necessary items. Technicians help implement new anesthesia equipment by
participating in product trials and in-service training. They proactively
identify and mitigate safety risks, reporting any issues promptly. They also
collaborate closely with the supply logistics team to manage and restock
anesthesia supplies throughout the hospital’s operating rooms and procedural
areas. Strong multitasking and communication skills are required to perform
effectively in this fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The anesthesia
technician also plays a key role in mentoring and training new staff and may
assist supervisors with quality control initiatives and performance improvement
efforts. The role requires a high level of independent judgment and
professionalism in carrying out anesthesia technician duties.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, setup, calibration, and troubleshooting of invasive monitoring lines
• Ensuring the sterile placement of catheters such as arterial lines, pulmonary artery catheters, and central venous pressure lines
• Assisting with patient transport and monitoring to and from Critical Care Units and within perioperative areas
• Providing support during emergency situations, including difficult airway management
• Identifying and resolving issues with the Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) machine
• Reviewing Echo Information Management System (EIMS) reports to ensure that imaging data is accurately linked and assigned to the appropriate anesthesiologist
• Assisting anesthesia providers with the preparation, setup, and maintenance of equipment and supplies used for regional anesthesia procedures
• Performing patient identification procedures to ensure the accurate delivery of blood products and medications under the supervision of a licensed provider
• Acquisition, maintenance, and safe handling of equipment and supplies used for patient treatment, monitoring, and testing
• Implementing new anesthesia equipment by participating in product trials and in-service training
• Proactively identifying and mitigating safety risks, reporting any issues promptly
• Collaborating closely with the supply logistics team to manage and restock anesthesia supplies throughout the hospital’s operating rooms and procedural areas
• Mentoring and training new staff
• Assisting supervisors with quality control initiatives and performance improvement efforts

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed