Surgical Anesthesia Tech: OR Support & Patient Transport

Health First; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Health First is seeking a Surgical Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia team with airway maintenance, equipment checks, and safe patient transport within the surgical setting.

The role requires High School Diploma and BLS certification, with strong organizational and communication skills. The technician will assist in routine and emergency procedures and may travel between facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certification: Must hold current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 invasive monitoring and to provide efficient support.
• Assists with patient positioning and other appropriate duties as assigned by management.
• Facilitates safe, efficient patient transport to surgical services via stretchers, wheelchairs, beds, and cribs; ensures all belongings, paperwork, labs, and equipment accompany them.
• Applies Tele Pak Monitor on patient when required, verifies rhythm with monitor tech.
• Cleans stretcher and wheelchair after each patient transport with hospital germicidal product.
• Monitors patient enroute and responds to emergencies as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Anesthesia equipment handling

Job description

Health First is seeking a Surgical Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia team with airway maintenance, equipment checks, and safe patient transport within the surgical setting.

The role requires High School Diploma and BLS certification, with strong organizational and communication skills. The technician will assist in routine and emergency procedures and may travel between facilities as needed.