Anesthesia Tech 2

Baylor Scott & White Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking an Anesthesia Technician 2 to support anesthesiologists before, during, and after procedures. You will prepare, calibrate, and check anesthesia equipment, stock supplies in ORs, GI Lab, and Radiology, and assist with patient safety throughout procedures.

Responsibilities include arranging drugs and setting up instrument tables, ensuring carts are stocked, passing instruments to the team, and maintaining sterilization of equipment.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a related role.
• BLS certification required or to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare anesthesia supplies and instrument tables for OR procedures.
• Maintain anesthesia cart and supply cabinets with adequate items.
• Assist anesthesiologist by passing tools, supplies, and lines during procedures.
• Clean and prep tables and equipment after cases.
• Respond to supply and drug requests from anesthesia staff, retrieving items as needed.
• Sterilize non-disposable anesthesia equipment and ensure readiness.
• Verify equipment works and report issues to Biomedical Engineering.

Skills

Anesthesiology knowledge

Operating room prep

Emergency response

Communication skills

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

EMR systems

Handheld scanning

Email usage

Job description

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values Are

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

The Anesthesia Technician 2 assists Anesthesiologists with procedures before, during, and after anesthesia. Prepares, calibrates, and checks equipment before procedures. Cleans anesthesia equipment and work area. Stocks anesthesia supplies in Operating Rooms and areas like the GI Lab and Radiology.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Arranges drugs and sets up the instrument table with supplies for anesthesia procedures in Operating Rooms and satellite areas.
• Ensures anesthesia cart and supply cabinets contain adequate supplies for procedures.
• Helps Anesthesiologist with procedure by passing supplies, instruments, and lines.
• Cleans tables, equipment, and work area in Operating Rooms on completion of each case as assigned.
• Answers intercom to respond to supply and drug requests from Nurse Anesthetists, Anesthesiologists, and Surgical Teams. Retrieves supplies and drugs from Pharmacists and other supply areas and delivers them to Operating Rooms.
• Washes, dries, and prepares for sterilization all non-disposable anesthesia equipment such as laryngoscope, blades, oxygen masks, and humidifiers.
• Checks equipment to ensure working order and report any issues to Biomedical Engineering.

Key Success Factors

• General knowledge of anesthesiology standards and practices, modalities, therapies, terminology, medications and equipment.
• Skill in preparing operating room for required purposes.
• Ability to react calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to clean and perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly; both through speech and in writing.
• Relational skills required to interact effectively with patients and staff.
• Must be able to read, write and follow instructions and flow chart protocols.
• Basic computer skills, including but not limited to: data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, hand held scanning and email.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - 1 Year of Experience

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days.