Anesthesia Tech, Evenings

Memorial Hermann Health System•Sugar Land, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Anesthesia Tech assists the anesthesiologist in the operating room. This full-time position is located at Memorial Hermann Sugar Land and works Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.; call is required. The role supports safe, high-quality patient care by preparing and maintaining anesthesia equipment and supplies, assisting with procedures, and following infection-control practices and organizational standards. The employee is also expected to contribute to quality assurance, professional development, and support for less experienced staff.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school for anesthesia technology; or a high school diploma or GED and two years of current Operating Room experience.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required.
Call is required.
Demonstrate commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process and integrate the organization’s culture into internal and external customer interactions.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of Anesthesia Tech experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist anesthesiologists as directed, performing duties according to the age and needs of the patient population served.
Prepare the anesthesia machine and cart with required supplies before each case; help maintain anesthesia and monitoring equipment, ancillary devices, warmers, monitors, ventilators, and gas cylinders.
Recognize specialty-case needs and anticipate preparation and follow-up, including for CJD, malignant hyperthermia, airborne TB, latex sensitivity, and laser cases.
Assist with endotracheal intubation and extubation during routine and emergency procedures.
Perform inventory; order and restock anesthesia medications, trays, and supplies; clean and restock anesthesia machines, carts, supply rooms, shelves, and refrigerators; transport equipment and supplies to other departments as needed.
Follow clean-to-dirty sanitation and containment practices and standard infection-control precautions, including sterile technique, care with invasive lines, support for CDC central-line guidelines, and disinfection and care of semi-critical items, flexible scopes, and specialty instruments.
Participate in quality assurance and related documentation.
Perform other patient-care duties as needed, including patient hair removal, blood product and blood cooler transport, patient transport, and positioning anesthetized patients in accordance with national safety goals, MHHS RED Rules, and the Surgical Safety Checklist.
Demonstrate the ability to assume a leadership role and expertise in the expectations of the role.
Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors and comply with Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including time management, supply management, productivity, and service quality.
Meet mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements; support department goals and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.