Anesthesia Tech

UT Health East Texas • Tyler, TX

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About The Position

Join our team as PRN, Anesthesia Tech in Tyler, TX. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of sub-specialty groups.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of ordering supplies and keeping inventory.
• Comply with regulatory requirements, guidelines, and policies.

Responsibilities

• Order and pick up medications from the Pharmacy.
• Stock carts with needed medications.
• Require knowledge of generic and brand names for all pharmaceuticals.
• Maintain medications within their expiration date and properly dispose of expired medications.
• Stock and clean all assigned areas daily. Stock, clear, and replace all anesthesia equipment and supplies as necessary.
• Participate in room turnover, assuring minimal downtime between cases.
• Perform decontamination of areas after each case. Remove and replace anesthesia circuits and suction. Change the soda lime canister as needed.
• Set up special monitoring lines for cases.
• Coordinate basic upkeep and maintenance of anesthesia machine with Biomedical personnel.
• Obtain and prepare equipment for the transport of critically ill patients.
• Maintain all specialty carts in the department.
• Maintain daily log of refrigerator temperatures in workrooms in Main OR, Day Surgery, and OB.
• Adhere to guidelines provided by MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) on hazardous materials and supplies.
• Recognize, adhere to, and be knowledgeable of the Joint Commission standards.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED