Anesthesia Tech, Days

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a dedicated Anesthesia Technician to support anesthesiologists in the operating room at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital. The role involves preparing anesthesia equipment, maintaining sterile technique, and assisting with intubation and patient positioning as needed.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of OR experience, a high school diploma or GED, and is committed to safety, infection control, and high-quality patient care in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED; hospital orientation program preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year current Operating Room experience.
• Licenses/Certifications: None

Responsibilities

• Assists anesthesiologists as directed, performing duties per patient needs.
• Prepares anesthesia machine and cart with required supplies; maintains equipment.
• Assists with endotracheal intubation and extubation procedures.
• Performs inventory; restocks anesthesia medications, trays and supplies.
• Ensures sterile technique and infection control per CDC guidelines.
• Participates in Quality Assurance and related documentation.

Skills

Operating room experience

Sterile technique

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

• Full time; 6:45am-5pm, every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
• Call required
• BLS (American Heart Assoc) required
• 1+yr of Anesthesia Tech experience preferred

This position is located at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital.

Job Description

Position is responsible for assisting the anesthesiologist in the operating room.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, preferred; with successful completion of hospital specific orientation program
• Licenses/Certifications: (None)
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Minimum of one (1) year current Operating Room experience

Principal Accountabilities

• Assists anesthesiologists as directed, performing duties according to the age/needs of the patient/patient population served.
• Prepares anesthesia machine and cart with required supplies prior to each case; assists in maintaining anesthesia and monitoring equipment/ancillary devices, warmers (fluid & patient), accuracy and/or the adjustment or exchange of monitors, ventilators and gas cylinders as indicated.
• Demonstrates an ability to recognize specialty needs and anticipate preparation and follow-up i.e. CJD, MH, Airborne-TB, Latex sensitivity and Laser cases.
• Demonstrates the ability to assist with endotracheal intubation and extubation procedures during routine and emergency procedures.
• Performs inventory; orders and restocks anesthesia medications, trays and supplies; restocks anesthesia carts according to established protocol; cleans and restocks anesthesia machines, cart, supply rooms, shelves, and refrigerators as required; transports anesthesia equipment/supplies to other departments as needed.
• Ensures clean to dirty sanitation/containment and standard infection control precautions and professional performance. This includes but not limited to: vigilant sterile technique and care with invasive lines, facilitate/assist anesthesiologist in following CDC guidelines for Central Line Placement-Deterring CRBSI Catheter-related blood stream infections, disinfection and high level disinfection of semi-critical items and care of flexible scopes and specialty instrumentation.
• Actively participates in Quality Assurance and associated documentation.
• Other duties may be carried as patient care dictates, such as but not limited to: patient hair removal, blood product & blood cooler transport, patient transport, anesthetized patient positioning within national safety goals and MHHS RED Rules and Surgical Safety Checklist.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.