Hospital - Anesthesia Technician (Part Time, 2x10s)

Job Description

The Anesthesia Technician assists the anesthesia providers prior to, during, and following patient procedures in various settings within the Perioperative space at UT MSRH. Individuals in this position are proficient in sterilization, maintenance, packing, and resupplying of anesthesia supplies and equipment in the operating room department, and when available, responds to codes with anesthesia.

Responsibilities

Provides assistance with the preparation of anesthesia supplies both preoperatively and post operatively by cleaning, maintaining, packaging, ordering, and inventorying of anesthesia supplies.

Checks and supplies anesthesia machines and carts, checks and replaces anesthetic gases, disassembles used anesthesia equipment, disinfects machines and supply carts, replaces used products and prepares transducers for invasive hemodynamic monitoring.

Participates as an assistant to Anesthesia providers for procedures in the perioperative spaces for UT MSRH

Retrieve special anesthesia supplies as anticipated and/or requested by the anesthesia provider

Ensures anesthesia machines are ready for use to include troubleshooting issues. Perform daily anesthesia equipment inspections to include suction, electrical plugs, gas connections, oxygen, and nitrous oxide cylinders

Assist anesthesia during intubation and extubation, with dressing and securing IV's, arterial lines, and central lines

Dispose of contaminated materials and disinfect equipment in accordance with general operating room P&P concerning biohazardous waste

Provide and set up disposable materials needed for autotransfusion such as blood IV tubing and hot lines

Clean anesthesia equipment in the perioperative spaces following procedures. Clean, maintain, and package used anesthesia materials and equipment

Assists in room turnover between procedures, troubleshoot broken equipment and fix as directed by clinical engineering or Biomed.

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in healthcare.

Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.

Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

Excellent customer services skills.

Demonstrates professional interactions.

Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.

Demonstrates understanding of UT MSRH organizational values and mission.

Proficiency in the operation of decontamination equipment.

Demonstrates professional conduct and coping skills.

Education:

High School Diploma/GED required

Required Skills

One (1) year of experience as an anesthesia technician is preferred.

About Us

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Company Culture. Benefits Overview UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits. Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates. Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist. Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working. FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses. Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers. Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.

Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.

Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.

Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership. EEO Statement UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.