Lead Anesthesia Tech, Days

Memorialhermann; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Sugar Land is seeking a Lead Anesthesia Tech to support the anesthesiology team in the operating room. This full-time role runs 6:45am-3:15pm, Monday through Friday, at Memorial Hermann Sugar Land.

The position requires BLS certification and 3+ years of lead anesthesia tech and CVOR experience. Responsibilities include equipment prep, inventory, and ensuring safety and infection control in line with MH policies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Lead Anesthesia Tech and CVOR experience preferred.
• Hosp/OR environment knowledge and patient care
• Commitment to safety and infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Assists anesthesiologists in the OR per patient needs.
• Prepares anesthesia machine and cart with supplies; maintains equipment.
• Restocks and inventories anesthesia supplies and medications.
• Ensures infection control and sterile technique.
• Demonstrates leadership and precepts less experienced staff.

Skills

Lead Anesthesia Tech

CVOR experience

Team leadership

Education

Graduate anesthesia technology program

HS diploma or GED + 2 yrs OR experience

Tools

Anesthesia machines

Monitors & equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Lead Anesthesia Tech

• 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.