Anesthesia Tech

Mayo Clinic • Mankato, KS

1d • $20 - $24

About The Position

The Anesthesia Tech performs patient-care, safety, and technical duties in support of anesthesia and nursing teams in surgical and procedural areas. The position responds to patient-specific needs during procedures, including providing blood, medications, supplies, and equipment. It performs patient identification procedures to ensure the proper delivery of blood products and medications and operates surgical equipment under the direction of a licensed provider.

The Anesthesia Tech keeps operating rooms and pre/post rooms appropriately stocked, cleans and prepares rooms for the next patient, cleans equipment, and implements infection-control policies. The position is an active member of the Anesthesia OR emergency response/code team and ensures emergency safety equipment is available and functioning. In specified pre-post areas, the technician assists with patient intake, including obtaining height, weight, and vital signs and attaching appropriate monitoring devices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Proficient in speaking and reading English.
• Computer skills.
• Self-directed and able to make independent decisions.
• BLS certification, or ability to obtain it within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one year of clinical or hospital experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to patient-specific needs during surgical procedures by providing blood, medications, supplies, and equipment.
• Perform patient identification procedures to ensure proper delivery of blood products and medications.
• Operate surgical equipment under the direction of a licensed provider.
• Ensure operating rooms and pre/post rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies and required equipment.
• Clean and prepare operating rooms, procedure rooms, and pre/post rooms for the next patient.
• Clean equipment and implement infection-control policies in surgical and procedural areas.
• Participate as an active member of the Anesthesia OR emergency response/code team.
• Ensure emergency safety equipment is available and in working order.
• In specified pre-post areas, assist with patient intake by obtaining height, weight, and vital signs and attaching appropriate monitoring devices.

Benefits

• Medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision plan with a national network.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED