Anesthesia Technician - Pw Or - Anesthesia - 020

Summary
We are searching for a an Anesthesia Technician —someone to 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 maintain patient monitoring devices and
anesthesia delivery systems before, during and after anesthesia.
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Qualifications
Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster dose(s) of the COVID-19 vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control when eligible, is required for all employees at Texas Children’s, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption

• 1 yr of hospital experience
• Advanced working knowledge of equipment for anesthesia and airway management and thorough knowledge of set-up and calibration of pressure transducer and IV fluids.
• HS Diploma
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge relating to anesthesia procedures in order to effectively anticipate the needs of the anesthesiologist.
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary systems and infection control.

Responsibilities

• 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 with intubation
• Stocks the operating rooms, specialty carts, anesthesia carts, equipment rooms and remote anesthesia areas with disposable/reusable supplies used by anesthesia.
• Assists anesthesiologist with preparation and placement of neurophysiologic monitors.
• Assists with specific tasks as designated by department leadership
• Organizes, cleans and neatly maintains all shelves and drawers where anesthesia supplies are kept
• Provides support to the patient care team throughout the case.
• Attends institutional and departmental health, safety, and infection control in-services by established deadlines
• Evaluates, prepares, and sets up equipment needed to perform out of department anesthesia procedures
• Assists with the insertion of IVs and other invasive lines
• Prepares and assembles transducer lines and equipment necessary for invasive monitoring.
• Prepares and assembles transducer lines and equipment necessary for invasive monitoring.