Anesthesia Technician

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Surgery Anesthesia Technician in Harker Heights, TX. 

Why Join Us? 

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better 

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. 
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. 
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. 

Get to Know Your Team: 

• Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is an 83-bed acute care hospital offering services such as Cardiology, Emergency Services and a Level IV Trauma Designated ER, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Gastroenterology, Diagnostic Services, and more.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, maintenance and readiness of surgical equipment necessary for use by the anesthesiologists and/or CRNA’s during surgical procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of inventory needed for anesthesia
• Identifies procedures for ordering anesthesia supplies
• Demonstrates knowledge of anesthesia needs for special procedures
• Demonstrates knowledge of anesthesia equipment with the ability to check, calibrate and test medical equipment such as machines, monitors, invasive lines and/or pharmaceuticals; and coordinates repairs when necessary
• Demonstrates ability to complete the Anesthesia turnover procedures before leaving the room
• Demonstrates ability to create and maintain a sterile field
• Demonstrates knowledge of traffic patterns in operating room and in corridors
• Demonstrates proper handling of hazardous and contaminated materials and instruments
• Practices principles of aseptic technique according to established standards of care and infection control.
• Returns all unused supplies and equipment to proper storage after procedure

Qualifications

Job Requirements: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• BLS through American Heart Association
• Must have prior Anesthesia Tech experience in an operating room

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Certification as an Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) through the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians (ASATT)