Anesthesia Technician

Job Summary:

The Anesthesia Technician plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our operating rooms at Medical Center Hospital. As a key member of our anesthesia care team, you will be responsible for preparing patients for anesthesia, maintaining anesthesia supplies, and monitoring equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Assess patient needs and prepare them for anesthesia
• Maintain and prepare anesthesia supplies and equipment
• Monitor and troubleshoot anesthesia equipment
• Collaborate with anesthesia care providers to ensure patient safety
• Participate in ongoing education and training to stay up-to-date on best practices

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association required within 90 days of hire
• Texas CNA or EMT certification preferred
• ACLS certification encouraged
• Certified Anesthesia Tech certification encouraged

Competencies:

• Connecting patients to monitors
• Preparing IV set-up
• Preparing invasive monitoring line set-up
• Anesthesia machine set-up
• Non-invasive line monitoring room set-up
• Invasive line monitoring room set-up
• Continuous cardiac output monitoring set-up
• Assisting in placement of invasive lines

Why Join Our Team:

At Medical Center Hospital, we value our team members and offer a supportive and collaborative work environment. We are committed to providing high-quality patient care and are dedicated to the growth and development of our staff.