Anesthesia Technician

St. David's HealthCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Wellbeing support and counseling

Job summary

St. David's Medical Center, part of St. David's HealthCare, is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia team and surgical staff in delivering safe, efficient care.

You will prepare and organize anesthesia equipment, transport carts, assist with patient transfers and positioning, monitor patients, and uphold infection control and privacy standards. This PRN opportunity rewards careful hands-on work in a high-acuity environment.

Qualifications

• One year operating room experience as a Patient Care Technician is required.
• One year experience as an Anesthesia Technician is preferred.
• Experience with arterial and central lines is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize anesthesia equipment and supplies based on surgery schedules.
• Set up, transport, and maintain anesthesia carts and equipment, ensuring cleanliness.
• Assist patients with transfers, positioning, preparation, and monitoring devices.
• Act quickly and confidently in emergencies to support patient safety.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment following infection prevention practices.

Skills

Equipment preparation

Patient care support

Infection control

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as an Anesthesia Technician you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As an Anesthesia Technician, you will work closely with the anesthesia team and surgical staff to help every procedure go safely and smoothly. You will play a key role in keeping equipment ready, supporting patient care, and helping create a safe, comfortable environment throughout the surgical journey.

• Preparing and organizing anesthesia equipment and supplies by reviewing surgery schedules and planning for what the team will need
• Setting up, transporting, and maintaining anesthesia carts and equipment to keep all supplies clean and ready for safe use
• Helping patients by assisting with transfers, positioning, preparation, and applying non-invasive monitoring devices
• Acting quickly and confidently if an emergency happens
• Keeping the environment clean and safe by following infection prevention and safety practices
• Speaking openly with patients, families, and your team, always protecting patient privacy and advocating for patient rights

What qualifications you will need:

Experience

• One year experience in operating room as a Patient Care Technician- required
• One year experience as an Anesthesia Technician-preferred
• Experience with arterial and central lines-preferred

Education

• High School Graduate / GED

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support as per St. David's Healthcare policy

Benefits

St. David's Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

St. David's Medical Center, part of St. David's HealthCare, is a comprehensive medical facility with three locations: St. David's Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin, and St. David's Georgetown Hospital. Located in Central Austin, St. David's Medical Center features a 371-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services.

The hospital provides a full spectrum of women's services, including a renowned Level IV maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, and a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team. It also boasts the region's largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and offers outpatient breast imaging services through Solis Mammography, which is situated on-site. Additionally, the facility includes a 24-hour emergency department and a comprehensive stroke center.

St. David's Medical Center specializes in treating high-acuity surgical patients, offering complex procedures such as spine surgeries, total joint replacements, advanced surgical oncology, bariatric surgery, and general surgery. It is also home to the esteemed Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute. The hospital has earned accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Magnet® hospital, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing practice and quality patient care.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status