Anesthesia Support Technician (3pm-11pm shift)
- Employer
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Oct 24, 2020
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- Discipline
- Health Sciences
- Organization Type
- Healthcare/Hospital
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Job Details
KEY FUNCTIONS
Clinical Support (patient care):
Provide technical support for the delivery of anesthesia care in the OR and off- site areas under the immediate direction of the anesthesiologist or CRNA. Conduct face-to face interaction with anesthesia providers prior to case starts.
Provide support to anesthesia faculty and staff by obtaining needed supplies, drugs or equipment for the delivery of cancer care in the OR and off- site areas.
Set up intravenous fluids, gas cylinders, arterial monitors, blood and fluid warmers, and humidifiers using aseptic techniques.
Set up or assist with set up of anesthesia machines and suction equipment for each procedure. Readily available in assigned areas, responding to staff pagers in a timely manner.
Maintain operating rooms by cleaning, assembling and restocking anesthesia equipment and supplies. Disposes of appropriate items and ensure all items are replaced and in appropriate location. Restocks carts and supplies daily prior to shift end. Completes shift to shift hand-off prior to departure (face-to-face).
Equipment and Supply Management:
Determine clinician set-up needs prior to cases, ensure equipment and supplies are ready for cases. Completes supply room inventory and restocking, as needed.
Training and Compliance Regulations:
Completes yearly assessment of competencies.
Knowledgeable of all guidelines, policies and safety requirements as determined by regulatory and standard setting agencies or organizations.
EDUCATION
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred:
Associates degree in Anesthesia Technology.
EXPERIENCE
Required:
Three years Anesthesia Technician experience.
With preferred degree, no experience required.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
CERTIFICATION
Preferred: Certified Anesthesiology Technician by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT).
Clinical Support (patient care):
Provide technical support for the delivery of anesthesia care in the OR and off- site areas under the immediate direction of the anesthesiologist or CRNA. Conduct face-to face interaction with anesthesia providers prior to case starts.
Provide support to anesthesia faculty and staff by obtaining needed supplies, drugs or equipment for the delivery of cancer care in the OR and off- site areas.
Set up intravenous fluids, gas cylinders, arterial monitors, blood and fluid warmers, and humidifiers using aseptic techniques.
Set up or assist with set up of anesthesia machines and suction equipment for each procedure. Readily available in assigned areas, responding to staff pagers in a timely manner.
Maintain operating rooms by cleaning, assembling and restocking anesthesia equipment and supplies. Disposes of appropriate items and ensure all items are replaced and in appropriate location. Restocks carts and supplies daily prior to shift end. Completes shift to shift hand-off prior to departure (face-to-face).
Equipment and Supply Management:
Determine clinician set-up needs prior to cases, ensure equipment and supplies are ready for cases. Completes supply room inventory and restocking, as needed.
Training and Compliance Regulations:
Completes yearly assessment of competencies.
Knowledgeable of all guidelines, policies and safety requirements as determined by regulatory and standard setting agencies or organizations.
EDUCATION
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred:
Associates degree in Anesthesia Technology.
EXPERIENCE
Required:
Three years Anesthesia Technician experience.
With preferred degree, no experience required.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
CERTIFICATION
Preferred: Certified Anesthesiology Technician by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT).
Company
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2023 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.
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