Anesthesia Technician II

Texas Children's; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's seeks an Anesthesia Technician II to support anesthesia providers and the interdisciplinary team in multiple locations including ORs and Cath Lab. The role demands independence and mentoring of other techs, with responsibilities spanning equipment setup, monitoring prep, airway management, and maintaining sterile supplies.

The ideal candidate has a relevant anesthesia tech training program and strong BLS certification, with prior experience to guide procedures and troubleshoot

Qualifications

• Requires HS Diploma or GED.
• BLS certification by the American Heart Association.
• CER-A-T ASATT or equivalent anesthesia tech training program.
• Associated degree or higher in anesthesia technology preferred.
• 5 years of anesthesia tech experience can substitute for CER-A-T.

Responsibilities

• Performs and assists with procedures.
• Assists anesthesiologist with neurophysiologic monitors prep and placement.
• Assists with induction by connecting patient to monitors.
• Assists with intubation and airway maintenance.
• Inserts IVs and other invasive lines as needed.
• Prepares and sets up anesthesia equipment and supplies.
• Maintains inventory and cleans anesthesia supplies and equipment.
• Ensures equipment is in good working order and within expiration dates.

Skills

5 years experience as anesthesia tech

BLS Certification

CER-A-T ASATT

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree - anesthesia tech training (ASATT approved)

Job description

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