Anesthesia Technician

06:00-18:30, days to be determined.

Clements University Hospital

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Experience
  1 year of related hospital experience, and successful completion of internal skills assessment within one month orientation period.

• Licenses and Certifications
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).

Preferred

• Licenses and Certifications
  Anesthesia Technician Certification (ASATT) 

JOB DUTIES

• Perform daily care and maintenance of CVIR/OR anesthesia machine by inspecting machine for proper working order, cleanliness, appropriate pipeline supply of gases and cylinder gas pressures, proper valve and circuit controls, leaks, and proper calibrations. Removes improperly working anesthesia machines from service and immediately notifies the CVIR/OR leadership.
• Assist the Anesthesiologist with patient transport, technical and support services, and patient care during the induction process.
• Assist the Anesthesiologist with set-up and placement of invasive monitoring lines and dressing application relative to age specific concerns for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
• Assists in performing blood gas assessment analysis, labs as appropriate, and distribute results to the CVIR/OR in an efficient and timely manner.
• Perform proper end-of-procedure anesthesia decontamination procedures. Discards all disposable patient care items in the appropriate color coded bag and decontaminates reusable anesthesia equipment using an appropriate hospital grade disinfectant. Cleans the anesthesia machine and prepares CVIR/OR for the following procedure by replacing all disposable items.
• Exhibit a positive attitude in support of the hospital and management including decisions made by the administration and/or management. Refrains from making negative comments about UTSW, medical staff, managers, and/or coworkers.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of CVIR/OR anesthesia supplies and equipment in a cost effective manner. Stocks CVIR/OR anesthesia carts to appropriate PAR’s, assists in transporting patients as needed, and assists in room turnover as needed.
• Communicate unresolved issues (relative to staffing, the environment, and performance) to CVIR/OR leadership in an objective and timely manner.
• Operate, clean, and process anesthesia equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions. Perform routine maintenance on anesthesia related equipment to ensure proper working order and report all safety hazards.
• Serve as a professional and technical subject matter expert, resource person, and/or preceptor to new staff and complete written clinical performance evaluation form in a timely manner.
• Ensure adequate oxygen supplies are in CVIR/OR. Not to exceed compartment requirements.
• Organize and prioritize anesthesia tasks based on identified need and perform anesthesia duties in a manner that is cost effective without compromising quality patient care. Participate in unit performance improvement activities.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.