Anesthesia Technician I

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children’s Hospital is seeking an Anesthesia Technician I to assist anesthesia providers in acquiring, preparing and applying equipment for anesthesia. You’ll help maintain monitoring devices and delivery systems before, during and after procedures, enabling safe, efficient care.

The role requires HS diploma or GED and 1 year of patient care, with ASATT certifications often substituting for formal diplomas; BLS/CER-A-T-UH certifications are valued.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year experience providing patient care required.
• 2 years anesthesia technician experience may substitute for diploma.
• ASATT certification may substitute for the technical diploma.

Responsibilities

• Performs and/or assists with procedures.
• Prepares and sets up equipment.
• Conducts other patient-related procedures.
• Supervises maintenance of anesthesia equipment and inventory.

Skills

Patient care

Equipment handling

Education

HS Diploma or GED

ASATT certification substitutes for diploma

BLS Basic Life Support (cert)

CER-A-T Cert (ASATT)

EDUHRUSE Education HR Use (ASATT)

Job description

Job Description

We are searching for an Anesthesia Technician I -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will assist licensed anesthesia providers in the acquisition, preparation and application of the equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia. In this role they contribute to safe and efficient anesthesia care. They provide support to anesthesia in routine and complex surgical cases. Provide service by preparing and maintaining patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems before, during and after anesthesia.

We are searching for an Anesthesia Technician I -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will assist licensed anesthesia providers in the acquisition, preparation and application of the equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia. In this role they contribute to safe and efficient anesthesia care. They provide support to anesthesia in routine and complex surgical cases. Provide service by preparing and maintaining patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems before, during and after anesthesia.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs and/or assists with procedures.
• Prepares and sets up equipment.
• Conducts other patient-related procedures
• Supervises the maintenance of anesthesia equipment. Inventories and stocks anesthesia supplies consistent with departmental demands. Maintains an inventory of properly functioning anesthesia equipment in designated area to track repairs. Organizes, cleans and neatly maintains all shelves and drawers where anesthesia supplies are kept. Retrieves equipment and inspects for problems. Maintains sterile supplies within expiration date.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Skills & Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or GED required
• 1 year experience providing patient care required
• Two (2) years of work experience as an anesthesia technician may substitute for the technical diploma.
• A certification through the American Society of Anesthesia technologists & technicians (ASATT) will substitute for the

Preferred Licenses/Certifications

one (1) year of required experience.

• BLS Basic Life Support , American Heart Association
• CER-A-T Cert-Cert Anesthesia TECH , American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT)
• EDUHRUSE Education HR Use , American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT)

About Us

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.

Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children ’ s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children ’ s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children ’ s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children ’ s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children ’ s Health Plan, the nation ’ s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children ’ s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children ’ s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children ’ s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.

To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.

Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.