Anesthesia Technician

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

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About The Position

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

The position ensures operating rooms and pre/post rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies and equipment, and cleans and prepares operating rooms, procedure rooms, and pre/post rooms for the next patient. The technician cleans equipment and implements infection-control policies, serves as an active member of the Anesthesia OR emergency response/code team, and ensures emergency safety equipment is available and working. In designated 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).
• Proficiency in speaking and reading English.
• Computer skills, including working skills and knowledge of Microsoft computer systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a team setting.
• Strong independent problem-solving skills and ability to respond to unpredictable situations.
• Ability to multitask and be flexible with changes in workflow.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to concentrate, pay attention to detail, and remain focused for extended periods during the work shift.
• Adequate use of both hands and ability to lift over 20 pounds, walk long distances, kneel and bend occasionally, and stand for long periods.
• 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.
• Experience working in a surgical area.
• Direct patient-care experience, such as CNA or PCA experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to work independently and make independent decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-specific blood, medications, supplies, and equipment during surgical procedures.
• Perform patient identification procedures to ensure proper delivery of blood products and medications.
• Operate surgical equipment under the direction of a licensed provider.
• Keep operating rooms and pre/post rooms adequately stocked with 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.

What This Job Offers

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