Anesthesia Technician I - Operating Room - Full-Time - LBJ

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health in Houston seeks an Anesthesia Technician I to assist anesthesiologists and CRNAs with the technical preparation for induction, intubation and airway management, supporting patient safety and efficient OR workflow.

The role requires a High School diploma (Anesthesia Technology program preferred) and BLS certification, with 1 year of related experience preferred and a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an Anesthesia Technology program preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from a hospital-based AHA program required.
• One year related experience preferred.
• N/A

Responsibilities

• Assist anesthesiologists and CRNAs with pre-induction preparation.
• Support induction, intubation, and airway management.
• Demonstrate personal and professional effectiveness.

Skills

Communication

Medical Terms

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Anesthesia Technology program

Job description

About Us

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Job Summary

The Anesthesia Technician I (AT I) performs a variety of activities that support the Anesthesiology Service. The AT I assists anesthesiologists and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) with the technical preparation for inducing anesthesia, intubation, and airway management. The AT I demonstrates personal and professional effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education:High School diploma or equivalent required. Completion of an Anesthesia Technology program preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program. Other certificates as required by unit/service.
• Work Experience: One (1) year related experience preferred.
• Management Experience: N/A
• Equipment Operated: N/A
• Skills/Knowledge: N/A

Special Requirements

• Communication Skills:
• Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)

Other Skills

• Medical Terms
• Advance Education: N/A
• Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible
• Other Requirements: Computer and/or Key Entry Experience