Anesthesia Technician

Description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Anesthesia Technician? At St. David's Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

St. David's Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Anesthesia Technician like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As an Anesthesia Technician, you will assist the anesthesia department through case preparation, procedural assistance, and aftercare of equipment and supplies. You will demonstrate effective working knowledge of anesthesia equipment needed for patient care, and will communicate effectively with patients, physicians and hospital personnel on a regular basis.

• You will be responsible for maintaining anesthesia supplies and equipment, including stocking supplies, setting up anesthesia carts, and performing scheduled cleaning
• You will assist with changing and restocking anesthesia drug trays, refilling anesthesia machines, and obtaining medications for anesthesia blocks
• You will help the anesthesia provider with set up and participate in room turnovers
• You will ensure the availability of safe anesthesia equipment and maintain a clean, orderly, and safe working environment
• You will prevent and manage accidents in the work area
• You will assist the anesthesiologists during induction, intubation, and extubation
• You will assist with direct patient care activities such as application of monitoring equipment and induction of anesthesia, and will position patients for anesthesia and surgery
• You will be able to respond to emergencies through proper use of crash cart, knowledge of emergency supplies and equipment, and performance of basic life support.

What qualifications you will need:

Experience

• 1 year of experience in an operating room or critical care environment, or 1 year of experience as a Patient Care Technician
• 1 year of experience as an Anesthesia Technician or Anesthesia Assistant – preferred

Education

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required as per St. David’s HealthCare Policy

St. David's Medical Center is a full-service hospital located in central Austin, Texas. This 300+ bed facility features a 24-hour emergency department, the regions largest Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and the internationally-renowned Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute and St. David's Neuroscience & Spine Institute. The full scope of services provided at St. David's Medical Center includes cancer care, heart and vascular care, imaging services, joint replacement and orthopedics, women's services, complex surgical services, and a Bariatric Surgery Center. The facility is home to a 60+ bed rehabilitation hospital providing both inpatient and outpatient comprehensive care.

St. David's Medical Center is part of St. David's HealthCare, which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David's HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local non-profits St. David's Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Anesthesia Technician opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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