Anesthesia Technician

HCA Healthcare; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team as an Anesthesia Technician at a leading healthcare facility. This role is crucial for ensuring the highest quality of patient care during surgical procedures. You will be responsible for preparing anesthesia equipment, monitoring patients, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to create a safe environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an organization that values integrity and patient-centered care while offering comprehensive benefits and career growth. If you have a passion for making a difference in patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today!

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

401(k) Plan with Matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Free Counseling Services

Flexible Spending Accounts

Colleague Recognition Program

Qualifications

• Must obtain BLS certification within 30 days of employment.
• High School Graduate / GED required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize equipment for surgical procedures.
• Transport and set up anesthesia equipment as needed.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot minor malfunctions of equipment.

Skills

Patient Monitoring

Anesthesia Equipment Handling

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)

Education

High School Graduate / GED

Tools

Anesthesia Delivery Systems

Patient Monitoring Equipment

Job description

Description

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Anesthesia Technician today with St. Davids Round Rock Medical Center.

Benefits

St. Davids Round Rock Medical Center offers a total rewards package supporting the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loans, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as an( a) Anesthesia Technician. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated 13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Anesthesia Technician plays a crucial role in delivering top-notch, patient-centered care by providing essential anesthesia support to the anesthesia clinician during surgical procedures. Their proactive approach to preparing and maintaining supplies, patient monitoring equipment, and anesthesia delivery systems helps anticipate the clinicians' needs. As a member of the perioperative team, the Anesthesia Technician collaborates with the circulating RN and the perioperative team to ensure a safe and optimal patient perioperative experience.

• Prepares and organizes equipment and supplies for scheduled and emergent cases in anesthetizing locations. Reviews surgical schedules to ensure anesthesia staff have the necessary equipment and supplies for routine and challenging cases.
• Transports and sets up equipment needed for procedures, including laryngoscope blades, monitors, EKG cables, ETCO2 lines, pulse oximetry cables, temperature cables, and oxygen tanks/tubing. Ensures equipment is decontaminated and in good condition before each procedure.
• Follows department procedures for proper procurement and handling of non-controlled medications, IV fluids, contrast media, and irrigating fluids in the surgical services area.
• Performs thorough, prompt room turnover between procedures, including cleaning, disinfection, restocking anesthesia supplies, and cleaning/storing anesthesia equipment and instrumentation as needed. Demonstrates proficiency with equipment point-of-use care and transport, including initial bedside decontamination of TEE probes and bronchoscopes.
• Calibrates and troubleshoots minor malfunctions of anesthesia equipment. Reports all damaged or unsafe equipment.
• Responds promptly to on-call situations as scheduled.

Qualifications Needed:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• High School Graduate / GED.

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center is a 200+ bed acute-care facility located north of Austin, Texas. This comprehensive medical center features the only hybrid operating room in the county, a 24-hour emergency department with a Level II trauma center, and leading-edge cardiac care through the Heart Hospital of Austin at St. David’s Round Rock. Patients may also receive care related to rehabilitation services, women’s services, cancer care, neurology, joint replacement, orthotics, and more.

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center is part of St. David’s HealthCare, one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. It was formed through a partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local non-profits — St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute multiple times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion dollars on charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."
- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you seek an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Anesthesia Technician position. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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