Anesthesia Tech

HCA Healthcare • Northeast Side, TX

198d

About The Position

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as an Anesthesia Tech today with Methodist Hospital Northeast. Under the direction of the licensed anesthetist and the RN, the Anesthesia Technician provides anesthesia support to the licensed anesthetist during surgical procedures. The Anesthesia Technician anticipates the needs of the licensed anesthetist through preparation and maintenance of supplies, patient monitoring equipment and anesthesia delivery systems. This includes anticipating anesthesia needs, maintaining stock levels, setting up supplies and equipment, cleaning and storage of equipment, equipment operation, basic troubleshooting and ensuring equipment operation and maintenance. The Anesthesia Technician is an integral member of the perioperative team and he/she works in a collaborative role with the circulating RN and the perioperative team to ensure a safe and optimal patient perioperative experience.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit.
• Preferred: prior anesthesia technician experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Anticipates the needs of the licensed anesthetist for regional, epidural and spinal blocks and the induction of general anesthesia through the application of technical knowledge and competence in set-up, operation and troubleshooting of anesthesia delivery systems, monitors and ancillary devices.
• Consistently uses aseptic technique, and correctly sets up and prepares needed supplies and equipment for invasive line monitoring.
• Maintains designated par levels of anesthesia supplies and ensures carts are stocked with immediate use items used for operative procedures.
• Ensures utilized equipment is appropriately cleaned, stored and in proper working order prior to use; performs basic equipment troubleshooting as necessary.
• Cleans, disinfects, sterilizes and ensures availability of utilized anesthesia equipment according to AORN standards and practices.
• Works in collaboration with the circulating RN and assists with the placement of non-invasive monitoring devices, patient transport and positioning, as directed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED