Anesthesiology Technician

University Health; Selma (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support anesthesia care providers in the main OR and satellite areas. You will assemble supplies, maintain and clean anesthesia equipment, and ensure timely restocking for scheduled and emergent procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and CPR certification is necessary; Anesthesia Technician Certification is preferred. Experience in a hospital anesthesia setting is desirable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Anesthesia Technician Certification program preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Supports anesthesia care providers during general anesthesia, invasive monitoring and vascular access procedures.
• Maintains supplies on-hand as required by Anesthesiologist and restocks for scheduled and urgent procedures.
• Assembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures and cleans/maintains anesthesiology equipment.

Skills

Anesthesia support

Equipment setup

Teamwork in patient care

Education

High school diploma

Anesthesia Technician Certification

CPR certification

Tools

Anesthesia equipment maintenance

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Supports anesthesia care providers during general anesthesia, invasive monitoring and vascular access procedures within the main OR and all anesthesia supported satellite areas. Maintains supplies on-hand as may be required by Anesthesiologist. Assembles supplies and equipment as appropriate for scheduled procedures. Cleans and performs minor maintenance on anesthesiology equipment. Performs assigned duties promptly and efficiently. Responsible for restocking, maintain appropriate supplies as needed for both scheduled and urgent/emergent procedures. Complies with instructions from the supervisor to whom responsible and maintains a good working relationship with patients, and other Health System employees and guests.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent experience and at least two years experience in a hospital with similar anesthesia operations is preferred. Completion of Anesthesia Technician Certification program and certification as an Anesthesia Technician is preferred. Current CPR certification is required.