Anesthesia Tech, Days

Memorial Hermann Health System • Forrest City, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting the anesthesiologist in the operating room. The Anesthesia Tech will prepare the anesthesia machine and cart with required supplies prior to each case, assist in maintaining anesthesia and monitoring equipment, and ensure clean to dirty sanitation/containment and standard infection control precautions. The role also involves performing inventory, ordering and restocking supplies, cleaning and restocking equipment, and transporting anesthesia equipment/supplies. The Anesthesia Tech will actively participate in Quality Assurance and associated documentation, and may perform other patient care duties as needed, such as patient hair removal, blood product transport, patient transport, and anesthetized patient positioning. The position requires adherence to all Memorial Hermann policies and procedures, and promotes professional growth and development.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school for anesthesia technology; or High School Diploma or GED with two (2) years of current Operating Room experience
• BLS (American Heart Assoc) required
• 1+ year of Anesthesia Tech experience preferred

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of “we advance health” through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.
• Demonstrates the ability to assume leadership role, and is an expert in all expectations of the role.

Responsibilities

• Assists anesthesiologists as directed, performing duties according to the age/needs of the patient/patient population served.
• Prepares anesthesia machine and cart with required supplies prior to each case; assists in maintaining anesthesia and monitoring equipment/ancillary devices, warmers (fluid & patient), accuracy and/or the adjustment or exchange of monitors, ventilators and gas cylinders as indicated.
• Demonstrates an ability to recognize specialty needs and anticipate preparation and follow-up i.e. CJD, MH, Airborne-TB, Latex sensitivity and Laser cases.
• Demonstrates the ability to assist with endotracheal intubation and extubation procedures during routine and emergency procedures.
• Performs inventory; orders and restocks anesthesia medications, trays and supplies; restocks anesthesia carts according to established protocol; cleans and restocks anesthesia machines, cart, supply rooms, shelves, and refrigerators as required; transports anesthesia equipment/supplies to other departments as needed.
• Ensures clean to dirty sanitation/containment and standard infection control precautions and professional performance. This includes but not limited to: vigilant sterile technique and care with invasive lines, facilitate/assist anesthesiologist in following CDC guidelines for Central Line Placement-Deterring CRBSI Catheter-related blood stream infections, disinfection and high level disinfection of semi-critical items and care of flexible scopes and specialty instrumentation.
• Actively participates in Quality Assurance and associated documentation.
• Other duties as assigned. Together, we’re creating an environment where exceptional care can flourish. It starts with you.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

Benefits

• Memorial Hermann offers a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree