Anesthesia Technician II

Texas Children's Medical Center•Conroe, TX

About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician II has specialized experience as an Anesthesia Technician and supports anesthesia providers and other members of the interdisciplinary team. The role is fully competent in anesthesia across all anesthetizing locations, including the supplies and related equipment used there. Working independently, the technician demonstrates the clinical skills needed to assist with anesthesia-related procedures and troubleshoot equipment in locations such as the OR, Cath Lab, OB/GYN, and CV. The position also mentors, trains, and orients other anesthesia technicians.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
CER-A-T certification from the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT), or an associate degree with completion of an ASATT-approved anesthesia technician training program, or five years of experience as an Anesthesia Technician in lieu of the CER-A-T.
Technical diploma from completion of an approved anesthesia technician training program.
Three years of experience as an anesthesia technologist.

Responsibilities

Performs and/or assists with procedures.
Assists anesthesiologists with the preparation and placement of neurophysiologic monitors.
Assists with induction by connecting patients to monitors.
Assists with intubation and maintenance of the patient’s airway.
Assists with insertion of IVs and other invasive lines.
Prepares and sets up age-appropriate anesthesia equipment, monitors, and airway equipment.
Conducts other patient-related procedures.
Supervises the maintenance of anesthesia equipment.
Inventories and stocks anesthesia supplies according to departmental demand.
Maintains an inventory of properly functioning anesthesia equipment in designated areas and tracks repairs.
Organizes, cleans, and maintains shelves and drawers where anesthesia supplies are stored.
Retrieves equipment and inspects it for problems.
Maintains sterile supplies within their expiration dates.
Mentors, trains, and orients other anesthesia technicians.