Senior Anesthesia Tech: Equipment & Training Lead

Methodist Healthcare; Texas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Career development

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Northeast is seeking an Anesthesia Coordinator to coordinate anesthesia equipment and supplies for procedures, ensuring machines are prepared, sterile and ready for use. You will work closely with the circulating RN and assist the anesthetist with line placements and blocks.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least one year of anesthesia tech experience in a hospital. ASATT certification is preferred; training others and device setup are also part of the duties.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• At least one year of anesthesia technician experience in a hospital setting.
• Initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by serviceline, facility and department.
• Preferred: Prior anesthesia technician experience in a hospital setting.
• Preferred: Anesthesia technician certification (Cer.A.T.) from ASATT.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates availability and scheduling of equipment and supplies used in anesthesia and maintains par levels.
• Sets up and prepares necessary supplies and equipment for arterial and central lines.
• Collaborates with the circulating nurse and assists the anesthetist with line placement and blocks.
• Ensures equipment is cleaned and functioning; submits maintenance work orders and schedules preventative maintenance.
• Assists in orientation and training of new anesthesia technicians.
• Demonstrates proper cell saver device setup for blood collection and conducts blood salvage operations.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Anesthesia technician certification (Cer.A.T.) from ASATT

Job description

Methodist Hospital Northeast is seeking an Anesthesia Coordinator to coordinate anesthesia equipment and supplies for procedures, ensuring machines are prepared, sterile and ready for use. You will work closely with the circulating RN and assist the anesthetist with line placements and blocks.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least one year of anesthesia tech experience in a hospital. ASATT certification is preferred; training others and device setup are also part of the duties.