Anesthesia Tech, 6:30am-3pm - Houston, United States - Memorial Hermann Health System

Memorial Hermann Health System
Memorial Hermann Health System
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Houston, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community.

When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees.

We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency.

If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.


Job Summary
Position is responsible for assisting the anesthesiologist in the operating room.


Anesthesia Tech, Days
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Full time; 6:30am-3pm, Monday
  • Friday
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Call required
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BLS (American Heart Association) required
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1+ years of Anesthesia experience preferred
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Hospital experience required

This position is located at Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Successful completion of hospital specific orientation program


Licenses/Certifications:
(None)


Experience / Knowledge / Skills:


  • Demonstrates commitment to the PartnersinCaring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of "we advance health" through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.

Principal Accountabilities

  • Assists anesthesiologists as directed, performing duties according to the age/needs of the patient/patient population served.
  • Prepares anesthesia machine and cart with required supplies prior to each case; assists in maintaining anesthesia and monitoring equipment/ancillary devices, warmers (fluid & patient), accuracy and/or the adjustment or exchange of monitors, ventilators and gas cylinders as indicated.
  • Demonstrates an ability to recognize specialty needs and anticipate preparation and followup i.e. CJD, MH, Airborne-TB, Latex sensitivity and Laser cases.
  • Demonstrates the ability to assist with endotracheal intubation and extubation procedures during routine and emergency procedures.
  • Performs inventory; orders and restocks anesthesia medications, trays and supplies; restocks anesthesia carts according to established protocol; cleans and restocks anesthesia machines, cart, supply rooms, shelves, and refrigerators as required; transports anesthesia equipment/supplies to other departments as needed.
  • Ensures clean to dirty sanitation/containment and standard infection control precautions and professional performance.
  • This includes but not limited to: vigilant sterile technique and care with invasive lines, facilitate/assist anesthesiologist in following CDC guidelines for Central Line Placement-Deterring CRBSI Catheterrelated blood stream infections, disinfection and high level disinfection of semicritical items and care of flexible scopes and specialty instrumentation.
  • Actively participates in Quality Assurance and associated documentation.
  • Other duties may be carried as patient care dictates, such as but not limited to: patient hair removal, blood product & blood cooler transport, patient transport, anesthetized patient positioning within national safety goals and MHHS RED Rules and Surgical Safety Checklist.
  • Ensures safe care to patients adhering to policies, procedures, and standards of care, within budgetary specifications, including time/supply management and accuracy of practice.
  • Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency; supports departmentbased goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as a resource to less experienced staff.
  • Other duties as assigned.
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