Anesthesia Technician II

TCH Medical Center; The Woodlands (TX); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

TCH Medical Center in The Woodlands, TX is seeking an Anesthesia Technician II to support anesthesia providers across ORs and related areas. The role requires independent clinical skills, equipment troubleshooting, and the ability to assist with anesthesia-related procedures.

You will mentor fellow anesthesia techs, train staff, and help orient new teammates while maintaining sterile supplies and inventory of anesthesia equipment.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED.
• BLS certification by the American Heart Association.
• CER-A-T certification (ASATT) or equivalent.
• Associate's Degree - completion of an ASATT-approved anesthesia technician training program.
• 5 years’ experience as an Anesthesia Technician may substitute for CER-A-T.
• 3 years’ experience as an anesthesia technologist required.

Responsabilités

• Performs and assists with procedures.
• Assist anesthesiologist with preparation and placement of neurophysiologic monitors.
• Assist with induction by connecting patient to monitors.
• Assist with intubation.
• Maintain patient airway.
• Assist IV and invasive line placement.
• Prepare and set up equipment.
• Prepare age-appropriate anesthesia equipment, monitors and airway.
• Conduct other patient-related procedures.
• Supervise maintenance of anesthesia equipment.
• Inventory and stock anesthesia supplies.
• Maintain functioning anesthesia equipment and track repairs.
• Organize and clean anesthesia supply areas.
• Inspect retrieved equipment for issues.
• Maintain sterile supplies within expiration dates.

Connaissances

Anesthesia equipment handling

Induction support

Formation

BLS - Cert-Basic Life Support (AHA)

CER-A-T (ASATT) certification

Associate's Degree in Anesthesia Technology (ASATT approved)

Description du poste

We are searching for an Anesthesia Technician II — The Anesthesia Tech II has specialized experience as an Anesthesia Technician, and who is able to provide support to the Anesthesia providers and other members of the interdisciplinary team. This position is fully competent regarding anesthesia in all anesthetizing locations, supplies, and other related equipment. The Anesthesia Tech II works independently and demonstrates the clinical skills necessary for assisting with anesthesia-related procedures; troubleshooting of equipment- regardless of anesthetizing location (IE: OR, Cath Lab, OB/GYN, CV). This position serves as a Mentor to Anesthesia techs by utilizing skills and knowledge by helping to train and orient others.

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Responsibilities

• Performs and/or assists with procedures.
• Assists anesthesiologist with preparation and placement of neurophysiologic monitors.
• Assists with induction by connecting patient to monitors.
• Assists with intubation.
• Assists with the maintenance of patient’s airway.
• Assists with the insertion of IVs and other invasive lines.
• Prepares and sets up equipment.
• Prepares age-appropriate anesthesia equipment, monitors, and airway.
• 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.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• BLS - Cert-Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association
• CER-A-T (American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT) __OR__
• Associate's Degree - Completion of an anesthesia technician training program approved by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians) (ASATT) __OR__
• 5 years’ experience as an Anesthesia Technician will be accepted in lieu of the Cer-A-T Technical Diploma - Completion of an anesthesia technician training program approved
• Required 3 years Anesthesia technologists experience