Anesthesia Technician

Provident Behavioral Health; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health is seeking an OR support role to assist anesthesia and nursing teams in surgical and procedural areas, handling patient-care, safety, and technical duties.

You will manage blood, medications, supplies, and equipment during procedures and ensure proper identification for products and medications while operating surgical equipment under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; clinical/hospital experience preferred.
• Proficiency in English, computer skills, and ability to work independently.
• Experience in surgical settings, patient care, or related fields preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and teamwork skills.
• Strong problem-solving, multitasking, and adaptability skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Physical ability to lift over 20 lbs., walk, kneel, bend, and stand for extended periods.
• Certification in BLS or ability to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Assist anesthesia and nursing teams in surgical and procedural areas by performing patient-care, safety, and technical duties.
• Manage blood, medications, supplies, and equipment during procedures.
• Ensure proper identification for blood products and medications.
• Operate surgical equipment under licensed provider supervision.
• Maintain adequate stock of supplies and equipment in ORs and pre/post rooms.
• Prepare and clean rooms and equipment to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Assist in patient intake, including measuring vital signs and monitoring devices.
• Participate in emergency response teams and ensure safety equipment readiness.
• Follow infection control policies and support anesthesia practices.

Skills

English proficiency

Computer skills

Independent worker

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Adaptability

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification or ability to obtain within six months

Job description

• Support anesthesia and nursing teams in surgical and procedural areas by performing patient-care, safety, and technical duties.
• Manage blood, medications, supplies, and equipment during procedures.
• Ensure proper identification for blood products and medications.
• Operate surgical equipment under licensed provider supervision.
• Maintain adequate stock of supplies and equipment in ORs and pre/post rooms.
• Prepare and clean rooms and equipment to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Assist in patient intake, including measuring vital signs and monitoring devices.
• Participate in emergency response teams and ensure safety equipment readiness.
• Follow infection control policies and support anesthesia practices.

Role:

Responsibilities

• Support anesthesia and nursing teams in surgical and procedural areas by performing patient-care, safety, and technical duties.
• Manage blood, medications, supplies, and equipment during procedures.
• Ensure proper identification for blood products and medications.
• Operate surgical equipment under licensed provider supervision.
• Maintain adequate stock of supplies and equipment in ORs and pre/post rooms.
• Prepare and clean rooms and equipment to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Assist in patient intake, including measuring vital signs and monitoring devices.
• Participate in emergency response teams and ensure safety equipment readiness.
• Follow infection control policies and support anesthesia practices.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or GED; clinical/hospital experience preferred.
• Proficiency in English, computer skills, and ability to work independently.
• Experience in surgical settings, patient care, or related fields preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and teamwork skills.
• Strong problem-solving, multitasking, and adaptability skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Physical ability to lift over 20 lbs., walk, kneel, bend, and stand for extended periods.
• Certification in BLS or ability to obtain within six months.