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UTEX Industries

<div>Location: Houston

Shift: Day Shift

About UTEX Industries: 
UTEX Industries is a leading manufacturer of engineered sealing solutions serving the oil and gas, industrial, and petrochemical markets. With a legacy of innovation and operational excellence, we take pride in our people, our products, and our purpose. Join a team that values safety, integrity, and continuous improvement. 

Are you looking for a hands-on role in a dynamic manufacturing environment? UTEX is seeking a Lab Technician II to safely and efficiently process and mold rubber materials. This role is essential to maintaining our high-quality standards and ensuring on-time production.

What You&rsquo;ll Do:

Safely and efficiently operate equipment and instruments in a laboratory environment that requires PPE to preform various types of material testing.
What We&rsquo;re Looking For:
<ul><li>
Maintain safe and clean work environment</li><li>
Effectively and efficiently communicate with employees and management to meet
</li><li>Safely and consistently operate process and mechanical equipment such as mills, presses, tensiometers, rheometers and other equipment as required</li><li>
Effectively utilize measuring tools such as scale, calipers, rulers and other tools as required</li><li>
Adhere to company policies, standard work procedures and job safety standards, including required PPE</li><li>
Support preventative maintenance program efforts
</li><li>Ability to prepare different test specimens used in the approval and evaluation process</li><li>
Preparation and testing of production and developmental materials</li><li>
Assess and ensure materials meet specifications and requirements, where applicable</li><li>
Organize and record testing data to prepare written reports, graphs and charts
</li><li>Perform standard rubber aging, and environmental physical property testing and other specific laboratory work instructions and procedures
</li><li>Recognizes abnormalities in lab results</li><li>
Assists to improve consistency of test results</li><li>
Support root cause investigations and corrective action activities as delegated</li></ul>

Other Requirements:
<ul><li>
Support compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental policies</li><li>
Effectively work in a teamwork environment with internal and external resources</li><li>
Support internal, external, and quality audits</li><li>
Effective time management and organizational skills</li><li>
Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor</li><li>
Ability to function independently with minimal supervision while meeting deadlines</li><li>
Assist in providing on the job training for general lab procedures and basic equipment operation</li><li>
Basic oral and written communication
</li><li>Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus</li><li>
Basic computer skills
</li><li>Basic arithmetic and mechanical skills</li></ul> 


Required Education and Experience:
<ul><li>
High school diploma or equivalent</li><li>
Minimum 2 years laboratory experience or 4 years rubber manufacturing experience</li></ul>

Physical Demands:
<ul><li>
Must be able to complete work needing hand dexterity, standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, squatting, and climbing</li><li>
Able to consistently lift and push up to 50 pounds</li></ul>

Work Environment:

This job operates in a manufacturing environment, around machinery, industrial chemicals. This role routinely uses tools and other such equipment during the course of the job duties. Provided Personal Protective Equipment, as well as steel-toed boots or shoes, must be worn at all times.

Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday.

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. 


Why UTEX?

We don&rsquo;t just build products &mdash; we build careers.
<ul><li>
Competitive pay</li><li>
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits</li><li>
401(k) with company match</li><li>
Paid time off and holiday pay</li><li>
Career development and training opportunities</li><li>
A company culture rooted in respect, innovation, and collaboration</li></ul>

Equal Opportunity Employer: 
UTEX Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer and shall make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, and/or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and join a team where your hard work matters.</div>

Lab Tech II

UTHealth Houston

<div>What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas&rsquo; resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That&rsquo;s where you come in. 
UTHealth Houston&rsquo;s Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the McGovern Medical School is hiring for a full-time Research Assistant II to join their team of professionals. The RA II will be responsible for conducting projects involving mouse genetics and models of retinal injury, working with the Principal Investigator (PI) to design and analyze project-related experiments, performing experiments, maintaining good record-keeping, and writing reports for the PI. The candidate will be trained to perform various in vivo procedures on mouse eyes.
This position is funded by grants that comprise 50% or more of the funding. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon the availability of funding for this position. Your employment may end upon the cancellation or discontinuation of the project, program, or funding.
Location: 6655 Travis Street, Houston, 77030 
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It&rsquo;s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you&rsquo;d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:<ul><li>
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees</li><li>
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time &ndash; all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)</li><li>
The longer you stay, the more vacation you&rsquo;ll accrue!</li><li>
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)</li><li>
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!</li></ul>
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees&rsquo; wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...<ul><li>
Free financial and legal counseling</li><li>
Free mental health counseling services</li><li>
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs</li><li>
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.</li><li>
Resources for child and elder care</li><li>
Plus many more!</li></ul>
Position Summary:
Under general direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices. 
Position Key Accountabilities:<ul><li>
Conducts research activities, under general direction, according to research. Research activities may include some or all of the following: patient recruiting and screening, traditional laboratory experiments and activities, informatics, field interviewer recruiting, screening and training and/or animal laboratories.</li><li>
Maintains adequate level of lab supplies to assure timely achievement of lab activities.</li><li>
Maintains accurate and timely records to include notebooks, records, databases, etc. as needed by the research project.</li><li>
Monitors laboratory and/or other supplies to ensure sufficient inventory to support research projects. Ensures quality of reagents or other supplies.</li><li>
Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department</li><li>
As needed, coordinates the work of laboratory technicians, support staff and other assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results. Answers questions or resolves problems regarding routine or more complex duties.</li><li>
Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes.</li><li>
May participate in continuing education programs, workshops and seminars.</li><li>
Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul> 
Certification/Skills:
General knowledge and some detailed concepts of research field assigned.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or relevant experience in lieu of education.
Minimum Experience:
One year of related experience in a research or clinical lab environment. 
May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. 
This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code &sect;51.215 and Texas Government Code &sect;411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code &sect;117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. &sect;791.4.
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.</div>

Research Assistant II - Ophthalmology

Medical City Healthcare

<div>Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as an Advanced Patient Care Tech today with Medical City Lewisville.
$38,078.03 - $50,839.37 a year
Job Summary and Qualifications
As an Advanced Patient Care Technician (PCT), you will be an important part of delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. Under the guidance of a registered nurse, you will perform advanced clinical tasks and help create a safe, welcoming environment where patients and families feel valued and respected.<ul><li>
Observe patients, document changes, and communicate them with the nursing team</li><li>
Help patients with daily needs (ADLs) such as eating, drinking, bathing, and moving safely</li><li>
Provide advanced care, including phlebotomy, telemetry monitoring, removing IV lines and catheters, and care for wounds</li><li>
Assist with supporting tasks like collecting lab samples and assisting with clerical duties to keep care running smoothly</li><li>
Look ahead to what patients might need, respond quickly, and help ensure every experience feels seamless and compassionate</li></ul>
What qualifications you will need:<ul><li>
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date</li><li>
PCT or CNA Certification</li><li>
Certified Phlebotomist or Certified in EKG</li></ul>
No Travel Required
2 years of experience Required Years of Experience
Benefits
Medical City Lewisville, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:<ul><li>
Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services</li><li>
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services</li><li>
Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence</li><li>
Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling</li><li>
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing</li><li>
Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts</li></ul>
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World&rsquo;s Most Ethical Companies&reg; by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
&quot;The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual.&quot;- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. 
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Advanced Patient Care Tech opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Additional Information</h2>
Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as an Advanced Patient Care Tech today with Medical City Lewisville.</div>

Advanced Patient Care Tech

Lincoln Tech

<div>4 Day Work Week at our New Campus coming to Houston!
READY TO ELEVATE YOUR HVAC CAREER?

Are you an experienced HVAC Technician with strong diagnostic and repair skills? Do you excel at troubleshooting complex system issues and take pride in your technical expertise? Lincoln Tech's in Houston, TX is seeking skilled HVAC service technicians ready to transition their career into a rewarding role teaching the next generation of HVAC professionals.

We're particularly interested in candidates with extensive experience in:
<ul>
<li>Advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting of HVAC system failures</li>
<li>Complex repair work on various equipment types and brands</li>
<li>Building automation and control systems (BAS) maintenance and programming</li>
<li>Both residential and commercial HVAC service and repair</li>
<li>Equipment performance testing, calibration, and optimization</li>
</ul>
WHY MAKE THE SWITCH TO TEACHING?
<ul>
<li>Stable Schedule: Enjoy a consistent 4-day work week with no emergency service calls or weekend work</li>
<li>Share Your Diagnostic Expertise: Pass on your troubleshooting knowledge to motivated students eager to learn from your real-world experience</li>
<li>Career Longevity: Transition to a role that's easier on your body while still utilizing your technical skills</li>
<li>Comprehensive Training: No teaching experience? No problem! We provide all the curriculum, training, and support you need to succeed</li>
<li>Make a Lasting Impact: Help address the skilled trades gap by training the next generation of HVAC technicians</li>
</ul>
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
<ul>
<li>Teach advanced diagnostic and repair techniques using Lincoln Tech's proven curriculum in both classroom and hands-on lab settings</li>
<li>Guide students through practical troubleshooting scenarios, system analysis, and repair procedures</li>
<li>Demonstrate proper testing, calibration, and repair of various HVAC components and systems</li>
<li>Share your real-world insights on identifying and resolving complex system failures</li>
<li>Train students on proper use of diagnostic tools, test equipment, and service procedures</li>
<li>Prepare students for industry certifications and successful careers as service technicians</li>
<li>Create an engaging learning environment that builds both technical skills and professional work habits</li>
</ul>
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS:
<ul>
<li>5+ years of hands-on HVAC service, repair, and diagnostic experience</li>
<li>Proven expertise in troubleshooting and resolving complex system failures</li>
<li>Experience diagnosing and repairing electrical circuits, controls, and mechanical components</li>
<li>Proficiency with diagnostic tools and testing equipment</li>
<li>Experience with building automation systems and controls troubleshooting</li>
<li>Master or Journeyperson preferred</li>
<li>EPA 608 Certification</li>
<li>Experience training, supervising, or mentoring other technicians (formal or informal)</li>
<li>Strong understanding of system performance testing and optimization</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex diagnostic processes clearly</li>
<li>High school diploma/GED (additional technical education or certifications a plus)</li>
</ul>
BENEFITS OF JOINING LINCOLN TECH:
<ul>
<li>Competitive hourly pay
</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li>
<li>Paid holidays and vacation time</li>
<li>4-day work week (Monday-Thursday)</li>
<li>Professional development opportunities</li>
<li>Stable, climate-controlled work environment</li>
<li>Opportunity to shape the future of the HVAC industry</li>
</ul>
If you're a skilled diagnostic technician ready to leverage your troubleshooting expertise in a rewarding teaching role with regular hours and the chance to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you!

APPLY TODAY: Join our team and help build the next generation of HVAC professionals while advancing your own career.

Lincoln Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

89-21034 &mdash; Instructor/HVAC-22037 
 
Compensation: $27 - $31 per hour</div>

HVAC Technician Instructor

HCA Houston Healthcare

<div>Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Patient Care Tech<h5 class="jobSectionHeader">
Job Summary and Qualifications</h5>
As a Patient Care Technician you will be a crucial member of our collaborative nursing care team, delivering hands-on care and helping create a safe, welcoming environment for patients. Your support brings comfort, dignity, and connection to those who need it most &ndash; and helps make our mission to improve lives a reality for patients every day.
Your responsibilities will include:
<ul><li>Assisting with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support smooth procedures and recovery</li><li>
Providing non-medicated care like dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices</li><li>
Keeping patient areas, operating rooms, and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency</li><li>
Managing supplies, equipment, and environmental logs to keep the team ready and protect patients through infection control</li><li>
Communicating kindly with patients, families, and the care team while promoting safety and quality efforts</li></ul><h6 class="jobSectionHeader">
What qualifications you will need:</h6><ul><li>
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date</li></ul>
No Travel Required
No experience Required Years of Experience<h5 class="jobSectionHeader">
Benefits</h5>
HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:<ul><li>
Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services</li><li>
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services</li><li>
Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence</li><li>
Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling</li><li>
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing</li><li>
Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts</li></ul>
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest is a 415+ bed acute care hospital that has been serving the north Houston communities for more than 40 years, providing a wide range of medical services including cardiology, maternity care, Level III NICU, pediatrics, bariatrics and neurology. We comprehensively serve our community by employing expert physicians, specialists, nurses and support staff who work together as a unified team to offer a range of diagnostic treatment and support services. From our 24-hour emergency department with Level II Trauma capabilities, to women&rsquo;s services, to cardiology, we are dedicated to improving the health of our community by delivering exceptional, personalized healthcare. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World&rsquo;s Most Ethical Companies&reg; by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. 
 
&quot;There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.&quot;- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. 
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder 
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Patient Care Tech opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.</div>

Patient Care Tech

Houston Methodist

<div>
 Come lead with us at Houston Methodist Hospital
 
 
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital/Anesthesia systems and Microsoft Office products to maintain patient documents
 </li>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 Progression towards demonstrating time management skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to progress towards independence and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families
 
 
 </li>
 </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.
 </li>
 <li>
 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.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 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>
 <li>
 Cleans and disinfects equipment and work areas between patients, following infection control standards and department procedures.
 </li>
 <li>
 Organizes the work flow, problem-solves and manages ongoing priorities, with minimal supervision, seeking guidance when needed.
 </li>
 <li>
 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>
 <li>
 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.
 </li>
 <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>
 <li>
 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.
 </li>
 <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
 </li>
 <li>
 Scrubs: Yes
 </li>
 <li>
 Business professional: No
 </li>
 <li>
 Other (department approved): No
 
 
 </li>
 </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
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 TRAVEL**
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Travel specifications may vary by department**
 </li>
 <li>
 May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
 </li>
 <li>
 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.
</div>

Anesthesia Tech

<div>
 Come lead with us at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
 
 
 This is a full time, evening shift position.
 
 
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital/Anesthesia systems and Microsoft Office products to maintain patient documents
 </li>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 Progression towards demonstrating time management skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to progress towards independence and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families
 
 
 </li>
 </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.
 </li>
 <li>
 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.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
 
 
 </li>
 </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.
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 Performs complete operating/procedure room patient monitoring and anesthesia equipment set up.
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 Sets up, calibrates as necessary, and checks the performance of all monitoring and anesthesia equipment before connecting to the patient.
 
 
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 QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
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 Cleans and disinfects equipment and work areas between patients, following infection control standards and department procedures.
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 Organizes the work flow, problem-solves and manages ongoing priorities, with minimal supervision, seeking guidance when needed.
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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.
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 Contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.
 
 
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 FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
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 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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 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.
 
 
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 GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
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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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 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.
 
 
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 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
 
 
 
 
 
 WORK ATTIRE
 
 
 
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 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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 ON-CALL*
 
 
 
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 Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
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 On Call* Yes
 
 
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 TRAVEL**
 
 
 
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 Travel specifications may vary by department**
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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
 
 
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 BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
 
 
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 Preferred
 
 
 
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 ASATT - Certified Anesthesia Tech
 
 
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 Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Anesthesia Technician

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