anesthesia assistant

Texas Children's Hospital

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 Job Description
 
 
 
 We are searching for an Anesthesia Technician II at The Woodlands &mdash; The Anesthesia Tech II has specialized experience as an Anesthesia Technician, and who is able to provide support to the Anesthesia providers and other members of the interdisciplinary team. This position is fully competent regarding anesthesia in all anesthetizing locations, supplies, and other related equipment. The Anesthesia Tech II works independently and demonstrates the clinical skills necessary for assisting with anesthesia-related procedures; troubleshooting of equipment- regardless of anesthetizing location (IE: OR, Cath lab, OB/GYN, CV). This position serves as a Mentor to Anesthesia techs by utilizing skills and knowledge by helping to train and orient others.
 
 
 Think you&rsquo;ve got what it takes?
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Performs and/or assists with procedures. Assists anesthesiologist with preparation and placement of neurophysiologic monitors. Assists with induction by connecting patient to monitors.
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 Assists with intubation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists with the maintenance of patient&rsquo;s airway. Assists with the insertion of IVs and other invasive lines.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists anesthesiologist during outside cases.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists and anticipates needs of anesthesiologist in invasive monitor insertion and procedures such as arterial access, central venous access, fiber-optic intubation and/or difficult airway situations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provides support to the patient care team throughout the case. Performs salvaged blood processing per protocol, as required by Department when needed.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists anesthesiologist with volume infusions as directed during intraoperative procedures.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepares and sets up equipment. Prepares age-appropriate anesthesia equipment, monitors, and airway.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepares IV, arterial line, fluid/blood warmer and CVP setups.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepares and assembles transducer lines and equipment necessary for invasive monitoring.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepares age appropriate equipment for fiber optic intubation. Provides troubleshooting to correct equipment problems. Performs complete standard Anesthesia Apparatus checkout.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists with maintaining and evaluating anesthesia related equipment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Evaluates, prepares, and sets up equipment needed to perform out of department anesthesia procedures.
 </li>
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 Conducts other patient-related procedures.
 </li>
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 Sets up, maintains and transports specialty devices used in the clinical area.
 </li>
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 Transports patients from monitored beds to OR.
 </li>
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 Trouble-shoots and corrects monitoring equipment problems.
 </li>
 <li>
 Responds immediately to OR room calls that require assistance regarding supplies, pharmaceuticals, blood products, forms equipment or other items required during the surgical procedure.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists in the preparation and draping of patient invasive monitoring/procedures.
 </li>
 <li>
 Cleans room and restocks anesthesia machine prior to the patient entering the room.
 </li>
 <li>
 Stocks the operating rooms, specialty carts, anesthesia carts, equipment rooms and remote anesthesia areas with disposable/reusable supplies used by anesthesia.
 </li>
 <li>
 Supervises the maintenance of anesthesia equipment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Inventories and stocks anesthesia supplies consistent with departmental demands.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintains an inventory of properly functioning anesthesia equipment in designated area to track repairs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Organizes, cleans and neatly maintains all shelves and drawers where anesthesia supplies are kept.
 </li>
 <li>
 Retrieves equipment and inspects for problems.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintains sterile supplies within expiration date.
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 H.S. Diploma or GED
 </li>
 <li>
 BLS - Cert-Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association
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 CER-A-T (American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT) __OR__ (Associate's Degree - Completion of an anesthesia technician training program approved by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians) (ASATT) __OR__ (5 years&rsquo; experience as an Anesthesia Technician will be accepted in lieu of the Cer-A-T)
 </li>
 <li>
 Technical Diploma - Completion of an anesthesia technician training program approved
 </li>
 <li>
 Required 3 years Anesthesia technologists experience
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 About Us
 
 
 
 Texas Children&rsquo;s Hospital The Woodlands is north Houston&rsquo;s first true, free-standing pediatric hospital designed, equipped and staffed exclusively to provide care in more than 25 areas of specialty care for children and adolescents. Hospital facilities include 24 emergency center rooms, outpatient exam rooms, radiology rooms, operating rooms and acute care beds, as well as a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU).
 
 
 To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.
 
 
 Texas Children&rsquo;s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
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Anesthesia Technician II

Upmc Passavant

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 Job ID:
 
 7827089394
 
 
 
 Status:
 
 Full-Time
 
 
 
 Regular/Temporary:
 
 Regular
 
 
 
 Shift:
 
 Variable
 
 
 
 Work Arrangement:
 
 On-site
 
 
 
 Facility:
 
 UPMC Passavant
 
 
 
 Department:
 
 Anesthesia
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 9100 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA
 
 
 
 Union Position:
 
 No
 
 
 
 Salary Range:
 
 $ 19.19-28.18 USD
 
 
 
 Join Our Community!
 
 
 
 ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Anesthesia Technician to support our Anesthesia Department at the McCandless location.
 
 
 
 Shift Details
 
 
 
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 Rotating daylight shifts
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 8 or 10 hours
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 On call every 4-5 weeks
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Maintains anesthesia supplies and drugs by establishing inventory levels; requisitioning supplies and drugs; restocking supply and drug inventories
 </li>
 <li>
 Efficiently transports gas machines and other anesthesia equipment and supplies to and from outside of Operating Room off-site locations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist with offsite anesthesia cases.
 </li>
 <li>
 Retrieves, carries, and appropriately distributes necessary medications to the Anesthesiologist, CRNA, or PA for the preparation or care of a patient for anesthesia.
 </li>
 <li>
 Effectively communicate with anesthesia and operating room staff to assure daily operating room assignments are prioritized at the start of each shift.
 </li>
 <li>
 Remains accessible in operating rooms at all times.
 </li>
 <li>
 Disassemble, decontaminate and sterilize anesthesia equipment and supplies. Report equipment problems to Chief Anesthesia Technician.
 </li>
 <li>
 Retrieve and appropriately distributes the equipment necessary to prepare a patient for anesthesia. This includes specialty equipment for invasive lines and monitoring, difficult airway, and pediatric procedures.
 </li>
 <li>
 Appropriately stocks the carts and surgical suites with the required supplies as outlined on the anesthesia surgical suite stock par list.
 </li>
 <li>
 Operate Blood Cell Saver.
 </li>
 <li>
 Participate in turning over rooms assuring minimal downtime between cases.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintains equipment by preparing, testing, and setting up a variety of anesthetic equipment for surgical use
 </li>
 <li>
 Troubleshoots equipment for problems or repairs, performing preventative maintenance and routine cleaning.
 </li>
 <li>
 Supports the anesthesia provider by setting up IV&rsquo;s, central venous lines and arterial lines; assembling necessary drugs, syringes, needles; opening prepackaged sterile trays.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist with the pre, intra and post-operative placement of invasive monitoring lines, such as arterial, venous, and PA catheters.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists in the delivery of blood samples to the lab and retrieval of blood products.
 </li>
 <li>
 Does Point of Care (POC) diagnostic laboratory assays/testing procedures, after an initial approved competency has been completed.
 </li>
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 Maintains an adequate supply of all stock items in work room and keeps the work room clean and in an orderly condition.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists with lines and specialty room set-ups.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist with difficult airway management.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain complete and accurate records and reports.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of anesthesia, emergency/medical or related experience required
 </li>
 <li>
 or Graduate from an accredited Anesthesia Tech school or program required Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
 </li>
 <li>
 ASATT Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) preferred
 </li>
 <li>
 Act 34
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
 
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Anesthesia Technician

Medical Center Health System

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 Position Summary
 
 
 
 The Anesthesia Technician assesses the needs of the anesthesia care provider while preparing the surgical patient for anesthesia. He/she routinely cares for and prepares anesthesia supplies and monitoring equipmen
 
 
 <ul>
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 Education:
 
 
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 </ul>
 High school graduate or equivalent.
 
 
 <ul>
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 Training and Experience:
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 Current BLS Certification through the American Heart Association required within 90 days of hire.
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 Texas CNA or EMT preferred.
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 ACLS encouraged
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 Certified Anesthesia Tech encouraged
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 Successful completion of hospital orientation within 3 months of hire required
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 Successful completion of the Customer Service course within 3 months of hire required
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 Complete the following competencies within 3 months of hire or transfer to department:
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 Connecting patients to monitors
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 Preparing IV set-up
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 Preparing invasive monitoring line set-up
 </li>
 <li>
 Anesthesia machine set-up
 </li>
 <li>
 Non-invasive line monitoring room set-up
 </li>
 <li>
 Invasive line monitoring room set-up
 </li>
 <li>
 Continuous cardiac output monitoring set-up
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 <li>
 Assisting in placement of invasive lines
 </li>
 </ul>
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Anesthesia Tech

Houston Methodist

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 Come lead with us at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
 
 
 This is a full time, evening shift position scheduled to work Monday-Friday from 2:30pm-11:00pm with rotating call.
 
 
 At Houston Methodist, the Anesthesia Technician (AT) position provides support to the anesthesia providers and other members of the interprofessional health care team and is directly involved in patient care before, during and after procedures. This position assists with anesthesia-related procedures, troubleshooting of anesthesia-related equipment, and set up, operation, and initiation of patient monitoring in all anesthetizing locations e.g., OR, Cath Lab, Endoscopy, etc., as well as, in preoperative units, post-anesthesia care units, and intensive care units, as deemed necessary or as assigned. The AT position is familiar with all anesthetizing locations, anesthesia supplies, and anesthesia and other related equipment ensuring that assigned locations and items are ready, available, and in good working conditions at all times.
 
 
 
 FLSA STATUS
 
 
 
 Non-exempt
 
 
 
 
 QUALIFICATIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 EDUCATION
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 EXPERIENCE
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 One year of hospital experience if not certified; no experience if certified through the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists &amp; Technicians (ASATT)
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 Required
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 ASATT - Certified Anesthesia Tech
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
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 Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
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 Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
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 <li>
 Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital/Anesthesia systems and Microsoft Office products to maintain patient documents
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 Progression towards organizational and problem-solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components and actively participating in problem-solving with minimal supervision
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 Progression towards demonstrating time management skills
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 Ability to progress towards independence and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Contributes to a positive work environment and to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional health care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and date in a comprehensive manner.
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 Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and participates in problem resolution. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear, and professional.
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 Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Performs anesthesia support activities in all monitoring and anesthesia locations including but not limited to operating rooms, catheterization laboratories, intensive care units, and other patient care areas where anesthesia is performed.
 </li>
 <li>
 Performs complete operating/procedure room patient monitoring and anesthesia equipment set up.
 </li>
 <li>
 Sets up, calibrates as necessary, and checks the performance of all monitoring and anesthesia equipment before connecting to the patient.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Cleans and disinfects equipment and work areas between patients, following infection control standards and department procedures.
 </li>
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 Organizes the work flow, problem-solves and manages ongoing priorities, with minimal supervision, seeking guidance when needed.
 </li>
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 Reports &ldquo;near misses&rdquo; and inputs error promptly into TAPS to improve processes and identify trends. Contributes to identification of corrective actions and improvement activities.
 </li>
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 Contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ensures that anesthetizing areas and anesthesia services work stations are put back together, organized properly, and ready for use as soon as possible after each case, including but not limited to, keeping monitor cables stored neatly, ensuring that anesthesia gases are turned off, unused supplies are restocked properly, and equipment are put back in designated places.
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 <li>
 Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively, minimizing incidental overtime, and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Participates in committees and task forces as assigned and action items are appropriately performed. Follows up on action items as necessary to ensure completion of assignments.
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 <li>
 Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Technician/Technologist. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
 
 
 
 
 
 WORK ATTIRE
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Uniform: No
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 Scrubs: Yes
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 Business professional: No
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 Other (department approved): No
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 ON-CALL*
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
 </li>
 <li>
 On Call* Yes
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 TRAVEL**
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Travel specifications may vary by department**
 </li>
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 May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
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 May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Required
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 ASATT - Certified Anesthesia Tech
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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<div>
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 We are searching for an Anesthesia Technician I -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will assist licensed anesthesia providers in the acquisition, preparation and application of the equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia. In this role they contribute to safe and efficient anesthesia care. They provide support to anesthesia in routine and complex surgical cases. Provide service by preparing and maintaining patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems before, during and after anesthesia.
 
 
 
 Think you&rsquo;ve got what it takes?
 
 
 
 Job Duties &amp; Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Performs and/or assists with procedures. Assists anesthesiologist with preparation and placement of neurophysiologic monitors. Assists with induction by connecting patient to monitors. Assists with intubation. Assists with the maintenance of patient&rsquo;s airway. Assists with the insertion of IVs and other invasive lines. Assists anesthesiologist during outside cases. Assists and anticipates needs of anesthesiologist in invasive monitor insertion and procedures such as arterial access, central venous access, fiberoptic intubation and/or difficult airway situations. Provides support to the patient care team throughout the case. Performs salvaged blood processing per protocol, as required by Department when needed. Assists anesthesiologist with volume infusions as directed during intraoperative procedures.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepares and sets up equipment. Prepares age-appropriate anesthesia equipment, monitors, and airway. Prepares IV, arterial line, fluid/blood warmer and CVP setups. Prepares and assembles transducer lines and equipment necessary for invasive monitoring. Prepares age appropriate equipment for fiber optic intubation. Provides troubleshooting to correct equipment problems. Performs complete standard Anesthesia Apparatus checkout. Assists with maintaining and evaluating anesthesia related equipment. Evaluates, prepares, and sets up equipment needed to perform out of department anesthesia procedures.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conducts other patient-related procedures. Sets up, maintains and transports specialty devices used in the clinical area. Transports patients from monitored beds to OR. Trouble-shoots and corrects monitoring equipment problems. Responds immediately to OR room calls that require assistance regarding supplies, pharmaceuticals, blood products, forms equipment or other items required during the surgical procedure. Assists in the preparation and draping of patient invasive monitoring/procedures. Cleans room and restocks anesthesia machine prior to the patient entering the room. Stocks the operating rooms, specialty carts, anesthesia carts, equipment rooms and remote anesthesia areas with disposable/reusable supplies used by anesthesia.
 </li>
 <li>
 Supervises the maintenance of anesthesia equipment. Inventories and stocks anesthesia supplies consistent with departmental demands. Maintains an inventory of properly functioning anesthesia equipment in designated area to track repairs. Organizes, cleans and neatly maintains all shelves and drawers where anesthesia supplies are kept. Retrieves equipment and inspects for problems. Maintains sterile supplies within expiration date.
 </li>
 <li>
 As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Skills &amp; Requirements:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 H.S. Diploma or GED
 </li>
 <li>
 Preferred Licenses/Certifications
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 BLS - Cert-Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association
 </li>
 <li>
 CER-A-T - Cert-Cert Anesthesia TECH by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists (ASATT)
 </li>
 <li>
 Technical Diploma - Completion of an anesthesia technician training program approved
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 Required 1 year hospital environment
 </li>
 <li>
 A certification through the American Society of Anesthesia technologists &amp; technicians (ASATT) will substitute for the one
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 <li>
 year of required experience
 </li>
 <li>
 A certification through the American Society of Anesthesia technologists &amp; technicians (ASATT) will substitute for the one (1) year of required experience
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 About Us
 
 
 
 Texas Children&rsquo;s Hospital The Woodlands is north Houston&rsquo;s first true, free-standing pediatric hospital designed, equipped and staffed exclusively to provide care in more than 25 areas of specialty care for children and adolescents. Hospital facilities include 24 emergency center rooms, outpatient exam rooms, radiology rooms, operating rooms and acute care beds, as well as a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU).
 
 
 To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.
 
 
 Texas Children&rsquo;s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
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Anesthesia Technician I

UPMC

<div>
 
 Purpose:
 
 
 
 Performs a variety of duties related to and involving the processing and preparing of room, equipment and supplies for the patients undergoing anesthetic procedures.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 Maintains anesthesia supplies and drugs by establishing inventory levels; requisitioning supplies and drugs; restocking supply and drug inventories
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Efficiently transports gas machines and other anesthesia equipment and supplies to and from outside of Operating Room off-site locations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist with offsite anesthesia cases.
 </li>
 <li>
 Retrieves, carries, and appropriately distributes necessary medications to the Anesthesiologist, CRNA, or PA for the preparation or care of a patient for anesthesia.
 </li>
 <li>
 Effectively communicate with anesthesia and operating room staff to assure daily operating room assignments are prioritized at the start of each shift. Remains accessible in operating rooms at all times.
 </li>
 <li>
 Disassemble, decontaminate and sterilize anesthesia equipment and supplies. Report equipment problems to Chief Anesthesia Technician.
 </li>
 <li>
 Retrieve and appropriately distributes the equipment necessary to prepare a patient for anesthesia. This includes specialty equipment for invasive lines and monitoring, difficult airway, and pediatric procedures.
 </li>
 <li>
 Appropriately stocks the carts and surgical suites with the required supplies as outlined on the anesthesia surgical suite stock par list.
 </li>
 <li>
 Operate Blood Cell Saver.
 </li>
 <li>
 Participate in turning over rooms assuring minimal downtime between cases.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintains equipment by preparing, testing, and setting up a variety of anesthetic equipment for surgical use; troubleshooting equipment for problems or repairs; performing preventative maintenance and routine cleaning.
 </li>
 <li>
 Supports the anesthesia provider by setting up IV's, central venous lines and arterial lines; assembling necessary drugs, syringes, needles; opening prepackaged sterile trays.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist with the pre, intra and post-operative placement of invasive monitoring lines, such as arterial, venous, and PA catheters.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists in the delivery of blood samples to the lab and retrieval of blood products.
 </li>
 <li>
 Does Point of Care (POC) diagnostic laboratory assays/testing procedures, after an initial approved competency has been completed.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintains an adequate supply of all stock items in work room and keeps the work room clean and in an orderly condition.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists with lines and specialty room set-ups.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist with difficult airway management.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain complete and accurate records and reports.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of anesthesia, emergency/medical or related experience required or Graduate from an accredited Anesthesia Tech school or program required
 
 
 
 Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
 
 
 
 ASATT Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) preferred
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Act 34
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
 
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Presbyterian Healthcare Services

<div>
 
 Location Address:
 
 
 
 1100 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930
 
 
 
 Compensation Pay Range
 
 
 
 Minimum Offer $15.64 Maximum Offer $22.56
 
 
 
 Summary
 
 
 
 Play a key role in supporting safe, efficient anesthesia care by assisting the clinical team during procedures and if you&rsquo;re detail‑oriented, responsive, and ready to make an impact in patient care we want you to apply!
 
 
 
 How You Grow, Learn And Thrive Matters Here.
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
 </li>
 <li>
 Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
 </li>
 <li>
 Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
 </li>
 <li>
 Malpractice liability insurance
 </li>
 <li>
 Loan forgiveness through the  New Mexico Higher Education Department
 </li>
 <li>
 EPIC electronic charting system
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Type of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 1.00 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: 10 Hour Days (United States of America)
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Sign on and relocation benefits available to qualified candidates!
 
 
 
 The anesthesia technician provides technical and clinical support to the anesthesia care team pre-intra and post-procedure. The role supports safe, efficient anesthesia delivery by anticipating clinician needs, responding in emergencies. They prepare, inspect, troubleshoot and maintain anesthesia machines, monitors, airway devices and related equipment; assemble and restock supplies, emergency carts and assists with room setup, patient positioning/transfer, and equipment changes during cases. Ensure that all equipment and supplies follow Infection Control and manufacturer safety standards.
 
 
 
 Additional Job Duties
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Provides supplies and equipment to each anesthetizing location in proper working order.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare, maintain, and troubleshoot all types of anesthesia equipment (alarm systems, calibration and leak checking, medical gas cylinders, vaporizers, and ventilators).
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist anesthesia providers with equipment and supplies needed for patient care (general anesthesia, epidurals, blocks, hemodynamic monitoring, IV pumps) and emergency care (code blue, difficult airway, bronchospasm, malignant hyperthermia crisis, local anesthetic systemic toxicity), Sterile set-ups (arterial lines, central lines, adult/pediatric cardiovascular).
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage anesthesia carts medication inventory and restock anesthesia supplies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Perform point of use cleaning and handling of contaminated instruments (laryngoscope blades, intubation scopes, TEE probes. LMA's).
 </li>
 <li>
 Support the surgical team before, during, and after procedures, ensuring anesthesia equipment is clean, stocked and ready for next procedure.
 </li>
 <li>
 Responsible for training new staff and conducting in-service training with existing staff, physicians, and CRNAs to keep them abreast of new procedures, protocols or the use of new equipment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain detailed records to ensure that all equipment and supplies are in compliance with Infection Control and manufacturer safety standards.
 </li>
 <li>
 Other duties as assigned
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 High school diploma or equivalent- required
 </li>
 <li>
 1 year Anesthesia Tech experience required in Operating Room setting.
 </li>
 <li>
 ASATT (American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians) certification required or
 </li>
 <li>
 2 years&rsquo; experience as an anesthesia tech in lieu of certification
 </li>
 <li>
 BLS required at time of hire
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 We're All About Well-being, Starting With Yours.
 
 
 
 Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
 
 
 
 About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
 
 
 
 Learn more about our employee benefits.
 
 
 Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
 
 
 Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
 
 
 AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
 
 
 
 Compensation Disclaimer
 
 
 
 The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.
 
 
 
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