BLS-Certified Anesthesia Tech: OR Setup & Support

Surgery Partners, Inc.; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist McKinney Hospital in McKinney, TX is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support anesthesia providers and ensure proper setup of anesthesia equipment for all surgical cases.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS certification, and preferred experience with anesthesia equipment. Knowledge of sterile technique and ability to lift up to 50 pounds are important.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Prior knowledge of anesthesia equipment preferred.
• Certifications: BLS Certification required; ASATT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists anesthesia providers with technical setup for general, regional, and local anesthesia.
• Assists with placement of monitoring lines, IVs, and catheters.
• Verifies layout, sterility and functioning of anesthesia equipment and disposables.
• Orders, stocks, and sets up anesthesia equipment in ORs daily and between cases.
• Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes equipment per infection control policies.
• Maintains equipment logs and updates equipment database.
• Collaborates with vendors to evaluate new products and techniques.
• Demonstrates cost-effectiveness in use or purchase of supplies.
• Follows facility exposure control plans for bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, and radiation hazards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Methodist McKinney Hospital in McKinney, TX is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support anesthesia providers and ensure proper setup of anesthesia equipment for all surgical cases.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS certification, and preferred experience with anesthesia equipment. Knowledge of sterile technique and ability to lift up to 50 pounds are important.