Surgical Anesthesia Technician
Health First Careers·Melbourne, Florida
Health First Careers·Melbourne, Florida
The Surgical Anesthesia Technician assists the anesthesia team with airway maintenance, monitoring, and emergency procedures. They are also responsible for equipment preparation, room turnover, and the safe transportation of patients.
To be fully engaged in providing uncompromised safe and quality care to the surgical patient. The Surgical Anesthesia Technician assists the anesthesia team with airway maintenance, hemodynamic monitoring, and emergency procedures. and nursing with the care of the surgical patient under the supervision of the Assistant Nurse Manager. The Surgical Anesthesia Technician will also be responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of patients and equipment.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES Assembles and assists with specific equipment used by surgical staff or anesthesia providers.
Performs daily performance checks on anesthesia machines and disinfects anesthesia equipment as needed.
Completes daily stocking assignments.
Assists with cleaning and surgical room turnover in a safe and efficient manner.
Maintains immediate availability to assist in routine and emergency procedures.
Anticipates needs of clinical team to include the need for invasive monitoring and to provide efficient support.
Assists with patient positioning and other appropriate duties as assigned by management.
Personally facilitates the safe, efficient, and expedited movement of patients to and from surgical services via stretchers, wheelchairs, beds, and cribs; ensures all patient’s belongings, paperwork, labs, and equipment accompany them to their destination.
Applies Tele Pak Monitor on patient when required, follows process for ensuring patient rhythm is visible and verifies with monitor tech.
Cleans stretcher and wheelchair after each patient transport with hospital approved germicidal product.
Monitors patient while enroute and responds immediately and appropriately should patient require emergent assistance.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Work Experience: Previous surgical or operating room experience or previous anesthesia technician experience.
ABOUT HEALTH FIRST At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.
Market context
In Florida, surgical anesthesia technician openings are typically driven by hospital and ambulatory surgery demand, with employers often favoring candidates who can support fast-paced perioperative teams. These roles are competitive because a high school diploma, current AHA Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider card, and prior surgical or anesthesia technician experience can help you stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your BLS card is current before applying.
