Anesthesia Tech, Weekend Days

Memorial Hermann Health System; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System seeks an Anesthesia Tech for weekend days at Memorial Hermann Southeast. The role assists the anesthesiologist in the operating room, prepares equipment, and ensures safe patient care.

A high school diploma or GED, one year OR experience, and BLS certification are required, with anesthesia experience preferred. The position is full-time with no on-call duties, and hospital experience is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; hospital orientation program completion preferred.
• BLS (American Heart Association) is required.
• Minimum of 1 year current Operating Room experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists anesthesiologists in the operating room as directed.
• Prepares anesthesia machine and supplies for each case.
• Maintains equipment and monitors; restocks carts per protocol.
• Demonstrates infection control and sterile technique.
• Supports patient safety and aligns with department safety standards.

Skills

Anesthesia experience

Hospital experience

BLS

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Anesthesia machine

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

• Anesthesia Tech, Weekend Days
• Full time; 6:30am-7pm, every Saturday, Sunday and Monday
• NO Call required
• BLS (American Heart Association) required
• Anesthesia experience preferred
• Hospital experience required

Job Description

This position is located at Memorial Hermann Southeast. Position is responsible for assisting the anesthesiologist in the operating room.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred; with successful completion of hospital specific orientation program.
• Licenses/Certifications: (None)
• 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 before each case; assists in maintaining anesthesia and monitoring equipment/ancillary devices, warmers (fluid & patient), accuracy and/or 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.

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