Travel Outpatient Anesthesia Technician - $1,596 per week

Pride Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Austin, Texas is seeking an experienced Anesthesia Technician to provide crucial support to Anesthesia providers in various environments. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and either CER-A-T certification or an associate's degree. With a schedule focusing on night shifts, candidates must demonstrate a solid understanding of anesthesia procedures and effective communication skills to ensure optimal patient care. On-call availability is expected.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have 3 years of experience as an anesthesia technician.
• Must be able to demonstrate speed and timeliness in all duties.
• Must be able to write and speak effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Anesthesia providers.
• Mentor and train other Anesthesia techs.
• Assist anesthesiologist in various procedures and emergencies.

Skills

Anesthesia procedures knowledge

Problem-solving with anesthesia equipment

Effective communication

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS - Basic Life Support certification

Cert-Cert Anesthesia TECH (CER-A-T) or Associate's Degree from an approved program

Job description

Responsibilities

• ASATT approved anesthesia technician training program certification
• The Anesthesia Tech II has specialized experience as an Anesthesia Technician, and is able to provide support to the Anesthesia providers and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Fully competent regarding anesthesia in all anesthetizing locations, supplies, and related equipment.
• Works independently and demonstrates clinical skills necessary for assisting with anesthesia‑related procedures and troubleshooting equipment in various anesthetizing locations (OR, Cath lab, OB/GYN, CV).
• Serves as a mentor to Anesthesia techs by helping to train and orient others.
• Assists anesthesiologist with preparation and placement of neurophysiologic monitors.
• Assists with induction by connecting patient to monitors.
• Assists with intubation and maintenance of patient’s airway.
• Assists with insertion of IVs and other invasive lines.
• Assists anesthesiologist during outside cases.
• Anticipates needs of anesthesiologist in invasive monitor insertion and procedures such as arterial access, central venous access, fiberoptic intubation, and difficult airway situations.
• Provides support to the patient care team throughout the case.
• Performs salvaged blood processing per protocol when needed.
• Assists anesthesiologist with volume infusions during intraoperative procedures.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• BLS - Basic Life Support certification via American Heart Association.
• Candidate must have one of the following: Cert-Cert Anesthesia TECH (CER-A-T) via the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT) OR an Associate's Degree from an anesthesia technician training program approved by ASATT (5 years experience as an Anesthesia Technician accepted in lieu of CER-A-T).
• 3 years experience as an anesthesia technician.

Schedule Information

• Schedule varies mostly Monday to Friday, 7 PM to 7 AM for 12‑hour shifts and 10:30 PM to 7 AM for 8‑hour shifts, TBD if rotation or straight 8s.
• On‑call all shifts and weekends as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary systems and infection control.
• Advanced working knowledge of equipment for anesthesia and airway management and thorough knowledge of set‑up and calibration of pressure transducer and IV fluids.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge relating to anesthesia procedures to effectively anticipate anesthesiologist needs.
• Ability to utilize and troubleshoot problems with anesthesia equipment.
• Ability to set priorities and accept instructions from physicians or other clinical personnel.
• Demonstrate speed and timeliness in all duties, especially in preparation for emergencies and trauma procedures.
• Must be able to write and speak effectively in English.
• Must be able to communicate and work well with staff inside and outside the department.