Perianesthesia Technician – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (Full-Time, 8-Hour Day Shift)

Job overview

The Perianesthesia Technician works onsite in Palo Alto, CA, on an 8-hour day shift. Pay is $34.40–$38.72 per hour. The role supports Stanford Health Care’s patient care team in the post-anesthesia care unit. Under the direction of a registered nurse or anesthesiologist, the technician assists with basic patient care, safe transfers, and unit readiness. These tasks help the care team prepare patients and maintain a clean, orderly environment for immediate care.

What you'll do

• Assist anesthesiologists with patient transfers, including intensive care transport
• report patient information and communicate readiness to interventional platform staff
• assist patients as needed before procedures
• support pre- and post-procedure bay turnover
• clean and dress gurneys
• stock supplies and move equipment
• secure patient belongings
• maintain a clean unit
• provide basic care under RN or LVN supervision.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

perianesthesia technician

post-anesthesia care unit

patient care

patient transport

8-hour day shift

basic life support

palo alto ca

stanford health care

$34.40–$38.72/hr

full-time

hospital

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or GED, one year of related experience, and Basic Life Support certification. The role requires flexibility to work different shifts if needed.

About the employer

Stanford Health Care is hiring for this role. Industry: HMO Medical Centers. Sector: 62.