Join our team as a day shift, full-time Surgical Services Anesthesia Tech in Tyler, TX.
Fulfilling your purpose begins here:
People First, Always. Here's how we take care of our people:
Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more
Your team is bigger than your department:
UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of sub-specialty groups.
We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.
Responsibilities
Order and pick up medications from Pharmacy. Stock carts with needed medications. Require knowledge of generic and brand names for all pharmaceuticals. Maintain medications within their expiration date and properly dispose of expired medications
Stock and clean all assigned areas daily. Stock, clear and replace all anesthesia equipment and supplies as necessary
Participate in room turnover assuring minimal downtime between cases
Perform decontamination of areas after each case. Remove and replace anesthesia circuits and suction. Change soda lime canister as needed
Set up special monitoring lines for cases
Coordinate basic upkeep and maintenance of anesthesia machine with Biomedical personnel
Obtain and prepare equipment for transport of critically ill patients
Maintain all specialty carts in the department
Maintain daily log of refrigerator temperatures in workrooms in Main OR, Day Surgery and OB
Adhere to guidelines provided by MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) on hazardous materials and supplies
Recognize, adhere to and is knowledgeable of the Joint Commission standards.
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.