Anesthesia Tech II

TCH Medical Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TCH Medical Center is seeking an experienced Anesthesia Technician II to provide advanced, independent support to anesthesia providers and the interdisciplinary care team across anesthetizing locations.

This hands-on role combines clinical assistance, equipment expertise, patient safety, and mentorship of anesthesia technicians. You will work across multiple services, ensuring equipment readiness, safety, and collaboration with the care team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required.
• Cer-A-T or ASATT-approved anesthesia technician training or associate degree required.
• 3 years' experience as an anesthesia technician required.
• 5 years' experience accepted in lieu of Cer-A-T.

Responsibilities

• Assists anesthesia providers with induction, intubation, airway maintenance, IV insertion, invasive lines, and patient monitoring.
• Anticipates provider needs during arterial and central access, fiberoptic intubation, difficult airway management, and procedures outside the operating room.
• Prepares, assembles, and performs safety checks on anesthesia equipment, monitors, and airway devices.
• Troubleshoots equipment and monitoring issues; maintains equipment inventory and tracks repairs.
• Sets up and transports specialty devices and responds to room calls for clinical supplies, blood products, meds, and equipment.
• Cleans machines/rooms, restocks carts, and maintains sterile supplies within expiration dates.

Skills

Mentorship

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

BLS - Cert-Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association

CER-A-T - Cert-Cert Anesthesia by ASATT or associate's degree (ASATT approved program)

Tools

Anesthesia equipment setup

Monitoring equipment

Job description

We're searching for an experienced Anesthesia Technician II to provide advanced, independent support to anesthesia providers and the interdisciplinary care team across anesthetizing locations. This hands-on role combines clinical assistance, equipment expertise, patient safety, and mentorship of anesthesia technicians.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists anesthesia providers with induction, intubation, airway maintenance, IV insertion, invasive lines, and patient monitoring
• Anticipates provider needs during arterial and central access, fiberoptic intubation, difficult airway management, and procedures outside the operating room
• Prepares, assembles, and performs safety checks on age-appropriate anesthesia equipment, monitors, airway devices, IV and arterial line setups, fluid and blood warmers, and invasive monitoring systems
• Troubleshoots equipment and monitoring issues, maintains a functional anesthesia equipment inventory, and tracks equipment repairs
• Sets up, transports, and maintains specialty devices and equipment; responds to room calls for clinical supplies, blood products, pharmaceuticals, and equipment
• Cleans anesthesia machines and rooms, restocks anesthesia carts and remote anesthesia areas, and maintains sterile supplies within expiration dates
• Processes salvaged blood and assists with volume infusions as directed during intraoperative procedures
• Trains and mentors new staff on anesthesia equipment setup and troubleshooting, serves as a preceptor, supports departmental collaboration, and identifies performance improvement opportunities
• Works across two or more specialized services, which may include cardiac, labor and delivery, neurosurgery, transplant, and fetal services
• Adheres to established quality, safety, infection control, and departmental standards

Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• BLS - Cert-Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association
• CER-A-T - Cert-Cert Anesthesia by the TECH American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT) Or associate's degree - Completion of an anesthesia technician training program approved by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT) Or LICHRUSE - LIC HR USE
• 5 years' experience as an Anesthesia Technician will be accepted in lieu of the Cer-A-T
• 3 years' experience as an anesthesia technician required