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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time anesthesia tech in California is $39.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.66 and $44.25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a full time anesthesia tech?

Full Time Anesthesia Techs are healthcare professionals who support anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists during surgical procedures. They are responsible for preparing and maintaining anesthesia equipment, ensuring all necessary supplies are available, and assisting with patient monitoring. Their role is crucial in maintaining safety and efficiency in the operating room. Working full time means they typically have set schedules and may work in hospitals, surgical centers, or other healthcare facilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a full time anesthesia tech?

To thrive as a Full Time Anesthesia Tech, you need a solid understanding of anesthesia equipment, patient monitoring, and sterile techniques, typically supported by a high school diploma and on-the-job training or a certified anesthesia technician credential. Familiarity with anesthesia machines, ventilators, and electronic health record (EHR) systems is crucial. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication help you support anesthesiologists and ensure patient safety. These competencies are vital to maintaining a safe surgical environment and minimizing risks during procedures.

What are some common challenges faced by full time anesthesia techs in a hospital setting?

Full Time Anesthesia Techs often work in fast-paced environments where they must quickly and accurately set up, maintain, and troubleshoot anesthesia equipment. A common challenge is coordinating with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and nursing staff during high-pressure situations, such as emergencies or back-to-back surgeries. Additionally, maintaining strict attention to detail while managing inventory and ensuring all equipment is sterile can be demanding. Over time, techs develop strong multitasking and communication skills, which are vital for success and advancement in the role.

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Surgical Technologist - Full Time - Shift

Kern Medical

Bakersfield, CA • On-site

$28.57 - $46.41/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago


Kern Medical rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

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Job description

Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles. Kern Medical offers a range of primary, specialty, and multi-specialty services including high-risk pregnancy care, inpatient psychiatric services integrated with county mental health programs, and a growing network of outpatient clinics providing personalized patient-centered wellness care. Kern Medical cares for 15,500 inpatients and 125,000 clinic patients a year.
Career Opportunities within Kern Medical include many benefits such as:
  • New Hire Premium: +6% of base rate of pay, matched up to 6% if contributed to Deferred Compensation Plan.
  • Shift Differential Pay: 10% of base pay for hours worked from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with two (2) hour minimum.
  • A Comprehensive Benefits Package: includes Holidays, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.

Position: Surgical Technologist I/II - Full Time
Compensation
The estimated pay for this position is $28.5738 to $46.4142. The rates shown include a 6% premium pay (base= $-$ plus 6%). This reflects only a portion of the total compensation package for this position. Additional compensation may be available for this role through differentials, incentives, and bonuses. In addition, this position may be eligible for participation and company contributions into the Kern County Employees' Retirement Plan.
Job Description
Under close supervision, the Surgical Technologist I is responsible for the handling of required surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment while maintaining sterile technique for all surgical or invasive procedures (to cover ST in adjunct positions such as Anes. Tech, Endoscopy, OB/GYN).
Under general supervision, the Surgical Technologist II is responsible for the handling of required surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment while maintaining sterile technique for all surgical or invasive procedures.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Surgical Technologist I is an entry level professional. The Surgical Technologist II is experienced certified professional who can work quickly and efficiently in a fast paced surgical environment. Incumbents are expected to maintain a strong understanding of the procedure being performed and consistently anticipate the needs of the Surgical Team.
Essential Functions:
Preoperative Duties are as follows:
    • Assists with transferring patient to the operating room table;
    • Identifies patient, verifies surgery to be performed with consent forms, and assists in the transport of patient to procedural suite when requested;
    • Assists with positioning the patient, using appropriate equipment and anatomical principles to avoid patient injury;
  • Gathers, checks and opens supplies and equipment needed for the surgical/invasive procedure;
  • Performs the surgical scrub, and donning gown and gloves with sterile technique;
  • Performs initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the RN according to the Kern Medical policy and procedure;
  • Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field;
  • Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the Time-Out Universal Protocol;
    • Secures tubing, cords and other sterile accessories.
    • Assists with surgical patient preparedness;

Intraoperative/Post-Procedure Duties are as follows:
  • Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies requirements throughout the procedure;
  • Labels, measures, passes medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions utilized during the procedure;
  • Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgical team;
  • Sponges or suctions the operative site as requested;
  • Cuts suture material as directed by the surgical team;
  • Coordinates the camera or changes out robotic arms/instruments during endoscopic surgery as directed by the surgical team;
  • Maintains highest standard of sterile technique;

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
  • Assists other members of the team with turnover cleaning of the surgical or procedural suite;
    • Assists in patient monitoring to ensure the comfort of the patient and provides verbal and tactile reassurance to the patient (when applicable);
    • Assists in maintaining normothermia;
    • Assists OR staff as needed within skill set when requested;
    • Keeps accurate records throughout the procedure;
    • Helps transport the patient to the post anesthesia care unit.
    • Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in the care of the newborn, infant, toddler, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient population.
  • Performs other related duties within skill set when assigned.

Employment Standards: Level I -
  • High School Diploma/GED required
  • Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology Training Program
  • Appointees not possessing the American Heart Association Responder or Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card at time of hire must successfully complete appropriate training and qualify for the RQI Responder certification within 60 days of employment. As a continued condition of employment, employee must maintain RQI Responder certification and competency.
  • Strong working knowledge of aseptic technique.
  • Demonstrate the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly vigil for the maintenance of the sterile field.
  • Maintain a high level of surgical conscience in professional behavior demonstrating understanding and application of principles of surgical technology and legal, ethical, and moral responsibilities to patients and team members.

Employment Standards: Level II -
  • High School Diploma/GED required
  • Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology Training Program (CAAHEP or ABHES)

Appointees not possessing the American Heart Association Responder or Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card at time of hire must successfully complete appropriate training and qualify for the RQI Responder certification within 60 days of employment. As a continued condition of employment, employee must maintain RQI Responder certification and competency.
  • Surgical Technician Certification required through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. Incumbents designated as a Surgical Technician II at the time of the January 2017 job specification revision may be grandfathered without Surgical Technician Certification.
  • Strong working knowledge of aseptic technique
  • A minimum of 3+ years of experience in an acute care OR setting
  • Surgical Trauma experience preferred
  • Validated competencies in all designated surgical sub-specialties.
  • Demonstrate the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly vigil for the maintenance of the sterile field.
  • Maintain a high level of surgical conscience in professional behavior demonstrating understanding and application of principles of surgical technology and legal, ethical, and moral responsibilities to patients and team members.

Supplemental:
Dependent upon assignment, applicants may be required to pass an extensive background investigation, and be fingerprinted. Disqualification for felony, misdemeanor, and traffic offenses will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
All Kern County employees are designated "Disaster Service Workers" through state and local laws (CA Government Code Sec. 3100-3109 and Ordinance Code Title 2 - Administration, Ch. 2.66 Emergency Services.) As Disaster Service Workers, all county employees are expected to remain at work, or to report for work as soon as practicable following a significant emergency or disaster.
If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver's License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.
If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver's license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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