Anesthesia Technician – 3 Month Contract – HireOps Staffing, LLC – Houston, TX

Anesthesia Technician

Pay: $40/hour

Hours: 230p-11p (Monday-Friday), rotating weekends and holidays


Duties:

  • Assists anesthesiologist with preparation and placement of neuro physiologic monitors.
  • Assists with induction by connecting patient to monitors.
  • Assists with intubation.
  • Assists with the maintenance of patient’s airway.
  • Assists with the insertion of IVs and other invasive lines.
  • Assists anesthesiologist during outside cases.
  • Assists and anticipates needs of anesthesiologist in invasive monitor insertion and procedures such as arterial access,

central venous access, fiberoptic intubation and/or difficult airway situations.

  • Provides support to the patient care team throughout the case.
  • Performs salvaged blood processing per protocol.
  • Assists anesthesiologist with volume infusions as directed during intra operative procedures.


Skills:

  • Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary systems and infection control.
  • Advanced working knowledge of equipment for anesthesia and airway management and thorough knowledge of set-up and

calibration of pressure transducer and IV fluids.

  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge relating to anesthesia procedures in order to effectively anticipate the needs of the

anesthesiologist.

  • Ability to utilize and trouble shoot problems with equipment used in the administration of anesthesia.
  • Ability to set priorities and accept instructions and direction from physicians or other clinical personnel.
  • Demonstrate speed and timeliness in all duties, particularly in preparation for emergencies and trauma procedures.
  • Must be able to communicate and work well with staff in and outside of the department.”


Education:

Required- H.S. Diploma or GED
Required- Technical diploma Completion of an anesthesia technician training program approved by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT)


Languages:

English Read Write Speak


Certifications & Licenses:

Certified Anesthesia technician/technologist


Skills:


Required

  • PEDIATRICS

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