Anesthesia Technician - PRN

UMC Health System; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant of benefits

Job summary

UMC Health System in Texas is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia team by planning, securing, and arranging equipment and supplies for operating room procedures.

This role requires knowledge of basic pharmacology, sterile processing, ECG and arterial monitoring, and the ability to work a flexible schedule and be on call when needed. High school diploma or GED is required, with BLS certification preferred for safety.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of basic pharmacology, sterile processing, ECG and arterial monitoring.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Perform lab tests, report findings, and maintain documentation.
• Accompany patient during transport/transfer as needed.
• Stocks, cleans, and ensures set-up of medications, supplies, and equipment used daily by anesthesia staff.
• Prepares suction equipment, IV solutions, and pressure bags prior to each patient’s arrival.
• Performes lab test, report findings, and maintain required documentation.
• Maintains anesthesiology lab and necessary supplies.
• Assist medical staff and residents as requested.
• All other assigned duties related to Anesthesia.

Skills

Pharmacology basics

Sterile processing

ECG monitoring

Arterial monitoring

Blood gas analyzer

Anesthesia equipment

English communication

On-call flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Job Summary

The Anesthesia Technician is responsible for assisting medical staff and planning, securing, and arranging the necessary equipment and supplies for anesthesia needs in the operating room.

Job Specific Responsibilities

Daily assignments may include but are not limited to:

• Performes lab test, report findings, and maintain required documentation
• Accompany patient during transport/transfer as needed
• Stocks, cleans, and ensures set-up of medications, supplies, and equipment used daily by anesthesia staff
• Prepares suction equipment, IV solutions, and pressure bangs prior to each patient’s arrival
• Performes lab test, report findings, and maintain required documentation
• Maintains anesthesiology lab and necessary supplies
• Assist medical staff and residents as requested
• All other assigned duties related to Anesthesia

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledge of basic pharmacology, sterile processing, basic ECG and arterial monitoring

Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations

• Basic Life Skills Certification (BLS)

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic pharmacology, sterile processing, basic ECG, arterial monitoring, blood gas electrolyte analyzer, anesthesia equipment
• Understanding of basic anatomy and physiology of the body
• Effective communicator; Must read, write, and speak English
• Should be able to work flexible schedule and be “on call” when needed

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships

This position will interact with patients, their families, and hospital medical staff in various departments

Physical Capabilities

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds. There are extended period of standing and frequent walking. Visual acuity (computers, typing, reading, writing) is required for assigned duties.

Environmental/Working Conditions

This position is subject to indoor temperature changes. Work done intraoperative is performed in a high- risk area for exposure to blood borne pathogens.

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.*