Anesthesia Tech

UT Health East Texas • Tyler, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the team as a PRN Anesthesia Tech in Tyler, Texas, at UT Health Tyler, the system’s flagship hospital. The hospital provides advanced acute care and includes a Level I trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, the region’s only EMCO program, and a Level III NICU. Its medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

The Anesthesia Tech supports anesthesia services by managing medications, equipment, supplies, room turnover, and decontamination. The role also assists with special monitoring setups and transport equipment, coordinates basic anesthesia machine upkeep with Biomedical personnel, and follows safety and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of ordering supplies and maintaining inventory.
• Ability to comply with regulatory requirements, guidelines, and policies.

Responsibilities

• Order and pick up medications from the Pharmacy and stock carts with required medications.
• Know generic and brand names of pharmaceuticals; monitor medication expiration dates and properly dispose of expired medications.
• Stock and clean assigned areas daily, and stock, clear, and replace anesthesia equipment and supplies as needed.
• Participate in room turnover to help minimize downtime between cases.
• Decontaminate areas after each case; remove and replace anesthesia circuits and suction, and change the soda lime canister as needed.
• Set up special monitoring lines for cases.
• Coordinate basic upkeep and maintenance of anesthesia machines with Biomedical personnel.
• Obtain and prepare equipment for transporting critically ill patients.
• Maintain specialty carts in the department.
• Keep daily refrigerator-temperature logs in workrooms in the Main OR, Day Surgery, and OB.
• Follow MSDS guidelines for hazardous materials and supplies.
• Recognize, follow, and maintain knowledge of Joint Commission standards.

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities and resources supporting wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• Supportive, inclusive culture that values and cares for employees.
• Advanced technology to support the team and enhance patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED