Anesthesia Technician

Heart Hospital of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Wellbeing support and counseling services

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition assistance and student loan support

Additional fertility and family building benefits

Job summary

Heart Hospital of Austin is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia team by preparing and organizing equipment for surgical procedures. The ideal candidate should have at least one year of experience as a Patient Care Technician and possess a High School Graduate / GED. Responsibilities include assisting patients during procedures, maintaining anesthesia equipment, and ensuring safety and cleanliness. Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans, are offered to eligible employees.

Qualifications

• One year experience in operating room 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.
• Set up, transport, and maintain anesthesia equipment.
• Assist patients with transfers and monitoring devices.
• Respond quickly in emergencies.
• Follow infection prevention and safety practices.
• Advocate for patient privacy and rights.

Skills

Anesthesia preparation

Patient care

Infection prevention

Emergency response

Education

High School Graduate / GED

Job description

Responsibilities

The Anesthesia Technician plays a key role in supporting the anesthesia team and surgical staff to ensure safe, smooth procedures.

• 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

Qualifications

The following qualifications are required or preferred for this role.

• 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

• 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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.