Anesthesia Tech

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time Surgical Services Anesthesia Tech in Tyler, TX.

Fulfilling your purpose begins here:

People First, Always. Here's how we take care of our people:

• Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more

Your team is bigger than your department:

• UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of sub-specialty groups.

• We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.

Responsibilities

• Order and pick up medications from Pharmacy. Stock carts with needed medications. Require knowledge of generic and brand names for all pharmaceuticals. Maintain medications within their expiration date and properly dispose of expired medications

• Stock and clean all assigned areas daily. Stock, clear and replace all anesthesia equipment and supplies as necessary

• Participate in room turnover assuring minimal downtime between cases

• Perform decontamination of areas after each case. Remove and replace anesthesia circuits and suction. Change soda lime canister as needed

• Set up special monitoring lines for cases

• Coordinate basic upkeep and maintenance of anesthesia machine with Biomedical personnel

• Obtain and prepare equipment for transport of critically ill patients

• Maintain all specialty carts in the department

• Maintain daily log of refrigerator temperatures in workrooms in Main OR, Day Surgery and OB

• Adhere to guidelines provided by MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) on hazardous materials and supplies

• Recognize, adhere to and is knowledgeable of the Joint Commission standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent