Anesthesia Technician II

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Summary:

We are searching for a an Anesthesia Technician -someone to assist licensed anesthesia providers in the acquisition, preparation and application of the equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia. In this role they contribute to safe and efficient anesthesia care. They provide support to anesthesia in routine and complex surgical cases. Provide service by preparing and maintain patient monitoring devices and
anesthesia delivery systems before, during and after anesthesia.

Think you’ve got what it takes?

• flexible to work all areas of Main Campus OR, Pedi Radiology and GI Procedures Suites
• flexible to work 6 rotating holidays per year, as well as call and weekend duties
• current or recent hospital experience comporable to an anesthesia tech (1yr)
• motivated team player

Qualifications:

Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster dose(s) of the COVID-19 vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control when eligible, is required for all employees at Texas Children’s, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.

Skills and Requirements

• HS Diploma
• 1 yr of hospital experience
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary systems and infection control.
• Advanced working knowledge of equipment for anesthesia and airway management and thorough knowledge of set-up and calibration of pressure transducer and IV fluids.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge relating to anesthesia procedures in order to effectively anticipate the needs of the anesthesiologist.

Preferred

• Certified Anesthesia Tech – American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT) or completion of an anesthesia technician training program approved by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT)

• CPR – Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association

Responsibilities:

• Assists anesthesiologist with preparation and placement of neurophysiologic monitors.
• Assists with intubation
• Assists with the insertion of IVs and other invasive lines
• Provides support to the patient care team throughout the case.
• Prepares and assembles transducer lines and equipment necessary for invasive monitoring.
• Prepares and assembles transducer lines and equipment necessary for invasive monitoring.
• Evaluates, prepares, and sets up equipment needed to perform out of department anesthesia procedures
• Responds immediately to OR room calls that require assistance regarding supplies, pharmaceuticals, blood products, forms equipment or other items required during the surgical procedure.
• Stocks the operating rooms, specialty carts, anesthesia carts, equipment rooms and remote anesthesia areas with disposable/reusable supplies used by anesthesia.
• Organizes, cleans and neatly maintains all shelves and drawers where anesthesia supplies are kept
• Attends institutional and departmental health, safety, and infection control in-services by established deadlines
• Assists with specific tasks as designated by department leadership