Perianesthesia Tech (Non-Rep) - PACU (Full-Time, 8-Hour Rotating Shifts)

Stanford Health Care; California; On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto is seeking a Peri-Anesthesia Technician to support anesthesia services and patient care on a full-time, on-site basis. The role involves assisting anesthesiologists, transferring patients, and maintaining a safe, clean unit under RN/LVN supervision.

Responsibilities include patient readiness, room turnover, and adherence to safety policies while contributing to team goals and ongoing learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Provides basic patient care under RN/LVN supervision.
• Assists anesthesiologists with patient transfers and room turnover.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly unit and environment.
• Completes orientation and participates in ongoing learning.

Responsibilities

• Transfers patients safely in accordance with Hospital guidelines.
• Reports patient information and prepares patients for OR.
• Cleans and dresses patient gurneys and stocks bedside supplies.
• Supports IP staff for patient readiness and room turnover.
• Adheres to hospital safety policies and completes orientation.
• Addresses age-appropriate and cultural needs of patients.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Safety protocol adherence

Job description

1.0 FTE Full time Rotating - 08 Hour R2660409 Onsite 107430009 OP Surg Svcs Pre-Post Care AMC Lane Allied Health PALO ALTO, 875 Blake Wilbur Dr, California

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Rotating - 08 Hour (United States of America)

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview

Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Anesthesiologist, and in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures, the Peri-Anesthesia Tech provides basic care as a member of the patient care team.

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What You Will Do

• Assists anesthesiologists transferring patients “beyond the red line” within the Interventional Platform (Operating and Procedure rooms), including ICU transport, with anesthesiologist.
• Reports patient information,
• Communicates with IP staff for patient readiness to proceed to OR/Procedure room.
• Assists patients with going to the bathroom, if needed, before taking the patient to the OR.
• Assists with P/P (Pre/Post) bay turnover.
• Cleans and dresses the patient gurney,
• Stocks bedside supplies and helps move supplies and equipment within the unit or IP (Interventional Platform) to facilitate immediate patient care.
• Secures and retrieves patient belongings from patient lockers.
• Assists in maintaining the unit environment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Transfers patients safely in a manner that complies with Hospital guidelines.
• Performs basic patient care as needed under the direction and supervision of an RN/LVN.
• Adheres to the standards of nursing care and the policies and procedures of the Hospital and Nursing Department. Carries out all responsibilities following Hospital safety guidelines for self, patient, visitors, and employees.
• Completes orientation program and participates in learning activities to maintain and improve knowledge and skills.
• Contributes in a positive manner to the unit, department, and hospital goals.
• Performs duties as assigned to facilitate a clean, safe, orderly unit and patient care environment.
• With manager approval, may perform specific skills after documented instruction.
• Recognizes and addresses age-appropriate and cultural needs when caring for patients.