Anesthesia Tech (Dallas)

Anesthesia Technician

Department: Anesthesiology

Location: Dallas, TX

Shift: Monday - Friday, 10 Hour Shifts, 6:30AM - 5:00PM, Rotating Day Off

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary: The Anesthesia Technician coordinates the equipment and supplies for the department. This position also assists in integrating surgical and anesthesia equipment to ensure effective and efficient operations.

Responsibilities:

• Verify equipment is functioning properly; ensure efficient arrangement of equipment and dispsable products to enhance work efficiency of licensed personnel.
• Coordinate the needs of anesthesia; assist with technical aspects of getting patients ready for general or regional anesthesia; assist with intravenous, intra-arterial and other monitoring catheters. May occasionally assist licensed personnel with non-invasive patient care as directed.
• Utilizing established safety protocols, transports and delivers approved medications from the pharmacy or Omnicell to the operating room as directed by the anesthesia provider.
• Participate in rotation of coordinating personnel, i.e. during Team Leader's absence and/or when a call is received via pager, relays incoming assignment (e.g. room to be prepped) to the available Anesthesia Tech.
• Participate in new product evaluation at the direction of a team leader/manager.
• Assist with orienting new anesthesia technicians.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Work Experience:

• At least 1 year job related experience required

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• One year vocational or technical school or equivalent education/experience relating to anesthesia preferred

Licenses And Certifications:

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements required
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) 180 Days preferred

A Place Where You Belong:

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits How We'll Care for You:

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.