Tech Anesthesia Non Cert PRN
About The Position
An Anesthesia tech as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides nursing care and performs nursing procedures. A Licensed Vocational Nurse functions under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role is responsible for interacting with hospital staff and/or ancillary departments regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts by identifying and assisting in the resolutions. The Anesthesia Tech plans and individualizes patient care, providing technical and clinical support to Anesthesiologists and Nurse Anesthetists by ensuring the availability and proper functioning of anesthesia equipment and supplies. The technician will prepare anesthesia supplies and equipment to assist with the placement of invasive catheters, and will prepare and assist the anesthesia provider for patient airway induction and intubation and transport under the direction of the Anesthesiologist, CRNA and/or RN. The position supports patient care for the population served, cleans, sterilizes, and disinfects routine anesthesia equipment, and maintains inventory levels of anesthesia equipment and supplies, including anesthesia carts, emergency airway carts, and the anesthesia supply areas. It may be necessary to work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and/or on call/call back status. The role also involves participation in ongoing educational and competency verification activities applicable to anesthesia technician activities and promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
Requirements
- Current LVN license in the State of Texas
- Ability to communicate with all levels of healthcare professionals and multi-task
- Familiar with basic nursing performance standards for all age groups as outlined in the Texas Nurse Practice Act
- Demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer
- High School diploma, GED, or Higher Education
- Must have and maintain current BLS certification, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with curriculum of the AHA for Healthcare Provider’s Program
Nice To Haves
- Minimum six months experience within a surgical setting preferred
- Certification (CER.A.T.T) through ASATT recommended within two years
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care and perform nursing procedures as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
- Function under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse
- Interact with hospital staff and/or ancillary departments regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts by identifying and assisting in the resolutions
- Plan and individualize patient care
- Provide technical and clinical support to Anesthesiologists and Nurse Anesthetists by ensuring availability and proper functioning of anesthesia equipment and supplies
- Prepare anesthesia supplies and equipment to assist with the placement of invasive catheters
- Prepare and assist anesthesia provider for patient airway induction and intubation and transport under the direction of the Anesthesiologist, CRNA and/or RN
- Support patient care for the population served
- Clean, sterilize, disinfect routine anesthesia equipment
- Maintain inventory levels of anesthesia equipment and supplies, including anesthesia carts, emergency airway carts, and the anesthesia supply areas
- Work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and/or on call/call back status as necessary
- Participate in ongoing educational and competency verification activities applicable to anesthesia technician activities
- Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
