Anesthesia Technician - OR Equipment & Prep Specialist

Children's Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Caregiver Leave

Adoption reimbursement

Job summary

Children's Health in Dallas, TX is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to coordinate equipment and supplies for the Anesthesiology department and assist in integrating surgical and anesthesia equipment for safe, efficient operations.

The role requires at least 1 year of related experience, a high school diploma (or equivalent), and Basic Life Support. Pediatric Advanced Life Support is preferred. This is an on-site, 12-hour shift position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year vocational or technical school or equivalent education/experience relating to anesthesia preferred.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) 180 Days preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify equipment is functioning properly; ensure efficient arrangement of equipment and disposable products to enhance work efficiency of licensed personnel.
• Coordinate the needs of anesthesia; assist with technical aspects of getting patients ready for general or regional anesthesia; assist with intravenous, intra-arterial and other monitoring catheters.
• Transport and deliver approved medications from the pharmacy or Omnicell to the operating room as directed by the anesthesia provider.
• Relays incoming assignments during Team Leader absence or pager calls to the available Anesthesia Tech.
• Assist with orienting new anesthesia technicians and participate in special projects as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational or technical school or equivalent education/experience relating to anesthesia

Job description

Children's Health in Dallas, TX is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to coordinate equipment and supplies for the Anesthesiology department and assist in integrating surgical and anesthesia equipment for safe, efficient operations.

The role requires at least 1 year of related experience, a high school diploma (or equivalent), and Basic Life Support. Pediatric Advanced Life Support is preferred. This is an on-site, 12-hour shift position.