Anesthesia Tech II

Texas Children's Medical Center•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We're searching for an experienced Anesthesia Technician II to provide advanced, independent support to anesthesia providers and the interdisciplinary care team across anesthetizing locations. This hands-on role combines clinical assistance, equipment expertise, patient safety, and mentorship of anesthesia technicians.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
BLS - Cert-Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association
CER-A-T - Cert-Cert Anesthesia by the TECH American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT) Or associate's degree - Completion of an anesthesia technician training program approved by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT) Or LICHRUSE - LIC HR USE 5 years' experience as an Anesthesia Technician will be accepted in lieu of the Cer-A-T
3 years' experience as an anesthesia technician required

Responsibilities

Assists anesthesia providers with induction, intubation, airway maintenance, IV insertion, invasive lines, and patient monitoring
Anticipates provider needs during arterial and central access, fiberoptic intubation, difficult airway management, and procedures outside the operating room
Prepares, assembles, and performs safety checks on age-appropriate anesthesia equipment, monitors, airway devices, IV and arterial line setups, fluid and blood warmers, and invasive monitoring systems
Troubleshoots equipment and monitoring issues, maintains a functional anesthesia equipment inventory, and tracks equipment repairs
Sets up, transports, and maintains specialty devices and equipment; responds to room calls for clinical supplies, blood products, pharmaceuticals, and equipment
Cleans anesthesia machines and rooms, restocks anesthesia carts and remote anesthesia areas, and maintains sterile supplies within expiration dates
Processes salvaged blood and assists with volume infusions as directed during intraoperative procedures
Trains and mentors new staff on anesthesia equipment setup and troubleshooting, serves as a preceptor, supports departmental collaboration, and identifies performance improvement opportunities
Works across two or more specialized services, which may include cardiac, labor and delivery, neurosurgery, transplant, and fetal services
Adheres to established quality, safety, infection control, and departmental standards