Technical Assistant-Surgery
Core
Assists perioperative services with patient transport, environmental services, stocking, and supporting licensed anesthesia providers in various settings.
Role type
Technical Assistant (Anesthesia)
Builds
Support for routine surgical cases and anesthesia delivery systems
Domain
Healthcare / Anesthesia / Perioperative Services (via careerplan.io/jobs/JR1069-technical-assistant-surgery-at-gphealth)
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Sterile technique, infection control, patient transport, equipment maintenance, supply management, chart verification
Preferred skills
Self-direction, multi-tasking, working under pressure
Technologies
Anesthesia machines, anesthesia pyxis units, SDS recovery operating room equipment
Responsibilities
Perform daily testing on anesthesia machines per protocol; maintain par levels of supplies in anesthesia pyxis units; transport patients from inpatient units to pre-op holding areas; assist in preparing instruments and equipment for surgical procedures; participate in operating room turnover after case completion.
Seniority
Entry-level, direct support role