Anesthesia Tech

Medical Center Hospital; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Hospital seeks an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia care team by preparing surgical patients for anesthesia and organizing anesthesia supplies and monitoring equipment. The role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification within 90 days of hire, and completion of orientation and a customer service course within three months of hire.

The position emphasizes precision, teamwork in the OR, and ability to work under stress.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required upon hire.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification due within 90 days of hire.
• CNA or EMT preferred.
• ACLS encouraged.
• Complete hospital orientation within 3 months of hire.
• Complete Customer Service course within 3 months of hire.
• Complete department competencies within 3 months (connecting patients to monitors; preparing line set-up; non-invasive and invasive monitoring; CO monitoring).

Responsibilities

• Assist anesthesia care provider by preparing the surgical patient for anesthesia.
• Prepare anesthesia supplies and monitoring equipment for procedures.

Skills

BLS within 90 days

Monitor preparation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Anesthesia Technician assesses the needs of the anesthesia care provider while preparing the surgical patient for anesthesia. He/she routinely cares for and prepares anesthesia supplies and monitoring equipment.

Qualifications:

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent required upon hire or transfer to the department

Training and Experience:

1. 1. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required within ninety (90) days of hire.
2. 2. Texas Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) preferred.
3. 3. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) encouraged
4. 5. Successful completion of hospital orientation within three (3) months of hire required
5. 6. Successful completion of the Customer Service course within three (3) months of hire required
6. 7. Complete the following competencies within three (3) months of hire or transfer to department:
   • Connecting patients to monitors
   • Preparing invasive monitoring line set-up
   • Non-invasive line monitoring room set-up
   • Invasive line monitoring room set-up
   • Continuous cardiac output monitoring set-up
   • Assisting in placement of invasive lines

Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Ability to perform under stress.

May encounter exposure to infectious disease.