Anesthesiology - Anesthesia Tech

Children's Health • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician coordinates the equipment and supplies for the department. This position also assists in integrating surgical and anesthesia equipment to ensure effective and efficient operations.

Requirements

• At least 1 year job related experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements.

Nice To Haves

• One year vocational or technical school or equivalent education/experience relating to anesthesia.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) 180 Days.

Responsibilities

• Verify equipment is functioning properly; ensure efficient arrangement of equipment and disposable products to enhance work efficiency of licensed personnel.
• Coordinate the needs of anesthesia; assist with technical aspects of getting patients ready for general or regional anesthesia; assist with intravenous, intra-arterial and other monitoring catheters.
• May occasionally assist licensed personnel with non-invasive patient care as directed.
• Participate in rotation of coordinating personnel, i.e. during Team Leader's absence and/or when a call is received via pager, relays incoming assignment (e.g. room to be prepped) to the available Anesthesia Tech.
• Participate in new product evaluation at the direction of a team leader/manager.
• Assist with orienting new anesthesia technicians.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure.
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks).
• Caregiver Leave.
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees