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Job Summary Anesthesia Tech, Days Full time; 6:30am-5pm (10 hr shifts, day off TBD) Call required BLS (American Heart Association) required Anesthesia Tech experience preferred Hospital experience required Minimum Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or GED, preferred; successful completion of hospital specific orientation program. Licenses/Certifications: None Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Minimum of one (1) year current Operating Room experience. 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 follow‑up (CJD, MH, Airborne‑TB, Latex sensitivity, Laser cases). Assists 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, including but not limited to: vigilant sterile technique and care with invasive lines, facilitating/assisting anesthesiologist in following CDC guidelines for central line placement‑deterring CRBSI, disinfection and high level disinfection of semi‑critical 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 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, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service. Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff. Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues. Other duties as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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