Lead Anesthesia Tech, Days

Memorial Hermann Health System; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Sugar Land, TX, is seeking a Lead Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesiologist in the operating room. This full-time role requires leadership and CVOR experience, with a 6:45am-3:15pm schedule Monday through Friday.

You will prepare anesthesia machines and carts, maintain monitoring equipment, manage supplies, and uphold rigorous infection control while ensuring patient safety and quality of care.

Qualifications

• Leads anesthesia tech tasks and supports care teams.
• Experience with cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) environments.

Responsibilities

• Assists anesthesiologists as directed and prepares patient care according to age/population.
• Prepares anesthesia machine and cart with required supplies prior to each case; maintains equipment.
• Restocks anesthesia carts and inventories supplies; transports equipment as needed.
• Maintains infection control standards and sterile technique in the OR.
• Supports preceptor and junior staff, contributing to department goals.

Skills

Anesthesia tech leadership

CVOR experience

Education

Anesthesia technology degree

High School Diploma or GED + OR experience

Job description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

• Full time; 6:45am-3:15pm, Monday-Friday
• BLS (American Heart Assoc) required
• 3+ years of Lead Anesthesia Tech and CVOR experience preferred

This position is located at Memorial Hermann Sugar Land.

Position is responsible for assisting the anesthesiologist in the operating room.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of accredited school for anesthesia technology; or High School Diploma or GED with two (2) years of current Operating Room experience.

Licenses/Certifications: None.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of “we advance health” through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.

Principal Accountabilities

• Assists anesthesiologists as directed, performing duties according to the age/needs of the patient/patient population served.
• Prepares anesthesia machine and cart with required supplies prior to each case; assists in maintaining anesthesia and monitoring equipment/ancillary devices, warmers (fluid & patient), accuracy and/or the adjustment or exchange of monitors, ventilators and gas cylinders as indicated.
• Demonstrates an ability to recognize specialty needs and anticipate preparation and follow-up i.e. CJD, MH, Airborne-TB, Latex sensitivity and Laser cases.
• Demonstrates the ability to assist with endotracheal intubation and extubation procedures during routine and emergency procedures.
• Performs inventory; orders and restocks anesthesia medications, trays and supplies; restocks anesthesia carts according to established protocol; cleans and restocks anesthesia machines, cart, supply rooms, shelves, and refrigerators as required; transports anesthesia equipment/supplies to other departments as needed.
• Ensures clean to dirty sanitation/containment and standard infection control precautions and professional performance. This includes but not limited to: vigilant sterile technique and care with invasive lines, facilitate/assist anesthesiologist in following CDC guidelines for Central Line Placement-Deterring CRBSI Catheter-related blood stream infections, disinfection and high level disinfection of semi-critical items and care of flexible scopes and specialty instrumentation.
• Actively participates in Quality Assurance and associated documentation.
• Other duties may be carried as patient care dictates, such as but not limited to: patient hair removal, blood product & blood cooler transport, patient transport, anesthetized patient positioning within national safety goals and MHHS RED Rules and Surgical Safety Checklist.
• Demonstrates the ability to assume leadership role, and is an expert in all expectations of the role.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Other duties as assigned.