The Anesthesia Technician assists physicians and other medical/surgical support staff in conducting activities necessary for patient assessment/treatment/anesthesia intervention, physiological monitoring, and direct patient care. The Anesthesia Technician promotes excellence based on department specific and organizational goals with a commitment to the mission and philosophy. Creates a professional environment conductive to the delivery of quality patient care with growth and development of personnel. Advocates for the patient and staff safety. Collaborates with all other Mayo services to enhance patient care. This individual is responsible for his/her personal growth and development. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span. The ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age-specific needs is required. At the direction and under the supervision of the anesthesia provider, the Anesthesia Technician assists with preparing medications in accordance with policies.
High school diploma or GED required.
Knowledge of medical terminology and general hospital/clinic procedures preferred.
Clinical expertise and in-depth knowledge of hemodynamic monitoring preferred.
EMT and/or Paramedic experience preferred.
Vocational school or college courses preferred.
Previous experience as a respiratory or CV technician preferred.
Basic Life Support certification is required upon hire and must be valid for 90 days or greater from start date. Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
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