Anesthesia Tech II

About the Role

We're searching for an experienced Anesthesia Technician II to provide advanced, independent support to anesthesia providers and the interdisciplinary care team across anesthetizing locations. This hands-on role combines clinical assistance, equipment expertise, patient safety, and mentorship of anesthesia technicians.

Responsibilities

• Assists anesthesia providers with induction, intubation, airway maintenance, IV insertion, invasive lines, and patient monitoring
• Anticipates provider needs during arterial and central access, fiberoptic intubation, difficult airway management, and procedures outside the operating room
• Prepares, assembles, and performs safety checks on age-appropriate anesthesia equipment, monitors, airway devices, IV and arterial line setups, fluid and blood warmers, and invasive monitoring systems
• Troubleshoots equipment and monitoring issues, maintains a functional anesthesia equipment inventory, and tracks equipment repairs
• Sets up, transports, and maintains specialty devices and equipment; responds to room calls for clinical supplies, blood products, pharmaceuticals, and equipment
• Cleans anesthesia machines and rooms, restocks anesthesia carts and remote anesthesia areas, and maintains sterile supplies within expiration dates
• Processes salvaged blood and assists with volume infusions as directed during intraoperative procedures
• Trains and mentors new staff on anesthesia equipment setup and troubleshooting, serves as a preceptor, supports departmental collaboration, and identifies performance improvement opportunities
• Works across two or more specialized services, which may include cardiac, labor and delivery, neurosurgery, transplant, and fetal services
• Adheres to established quality, safety, infection control, and departmental standards

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• BLS - Cert-Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association
• CER-A-T - Cert-Cert Anesthesia by the 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
• 3 years' experience as an anesthesia technician required

About Us

Texas Children’s presence in Austin helps support a pediatric population of more than half a million and keeps kids healthy and happy from birth to adulthood. Texas Children’s first health care location in Austin, Texas Children’s Urgent Care West Gate, opened in March 2018, providing high-quality pediatric-focused care after hours and on weekends. There are now more than 15 Texas Children’s Pediatric primary care practices in the greater Austin area providing full-service family care including routine childhood immunizations, well visits, and sick care. Our Specialty Care Center in Austin includes a multidisciplinary group of pediatric specialists committed to providing comprehensive care across a wide spectrum of services. Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin is our new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin families.