Anesthesia Tech II - Per-Diem Job at Texas Children's Hospital, Austin, TX

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  • Texas Children's Hospital
  • Austin, TX

Job Description

We are searching for an Anesthesia Technician II — 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. Responsibilities 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’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, fiber-optic 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. 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. Conducts other patient-related procedures. Sets up, maintains and transports specialty devices used in the clinical area. Transports patients from monitored beds to OR. Troubleshoots 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. 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. Requirements H.S. Diploma or GED BLS - Cert-Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association 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’ experience as an Anesthesia Technician will be accepted in lieu of the Cer-A-T) Technical Diploma - Completion of an anesthesia technician training program approved Required 3 years Anesthesia technologists experience Cardiovascular experience preferred 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. Texas Children’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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Children's Hospital

Job Tags

Daily paid, Local area, Immediate start, Remote work

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