Anesthesia Tech 2

About Us

Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, promoting the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Our core values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well and may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

The Anesthesia Technician 2 assists Anesthesiologists with procedures before, during, and after anesthesia. Prepares, calibrates, and checks equipment before procedures. Cleans anesthesia equipment and work area. Stocks anesthesia supplies in Operating Rooms and areas like the GI Lab and Radiology.

Responsibilities

• Arranges drugs and sets up the instrument table with supplies for anesthesia procedures in Operating Rooms and satellite areas.
• Ensures anesthesia cart and supply cabinets contain adequate supplies for procedures.
• Helps Anesthesiologist with procedure by passing supplies, instruments, and lines.
• Cleans tables, equipment, and work area in Operating Rooms on completion of each case as assigned.
• Answers intercom to respond to supply and drug requests from Nurse Anesthetists, Anesthesiologists, and Surgical Teams. Retrieves supplies and drugs from Pharmacists and other supply areas and delivers them to Operating Rooms.
• Washes, dries, and prepares for sterilization all non-disposable anesthesia equipment such as laryngoscope, blades, oxygen masks, and humidifiers.
• Checks equipment to ensure working order and report any issues to Biomedical Engineering.

Requirements

• General knowledge of anesthesiology standards and practices, modalities, therapies, terminology, medications, and equipment.
• Skill in preparing operating room for required purposes.
• Ability to react calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to clean and perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly, both through speech and in writing.
• Relational skills required to interact effectively with patients and staff.
• Must be able to read, write, and follow instructions and flow chart protocols.
• Basic computer skills, including but not limited to: data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, hand-held scanning, and email.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• 1 Year of Experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or BLS within 30 days of hire