Anesthesia Tech

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Anesthesia
Tech? At HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, 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

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, 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 Tech like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Anesthesia Technician plays a crucial role in delivering top-notch,
patient-centered care by providing essential anesthesia support to the
anesthesia clinician during surgical procedures. Their proactive approach to
preparing and maintaining supplies, patient monitoring equipment, and
anesthesia delivery systems helps anticipate the clinician’s needs. As a
member of the perioperative team, the Anesthesia Technician collaborates with
the circulating RN and the perioperative team to ensure a safe and optimal
patient perioperative experience. Prepares and organizes equipment and
supplies for scheduled and emergent cases in anesthesia locations. Review
present and future surgical schedules to ensure anesthesia staff have the
essential equipment and supplies necessary for routine and challenging cases.
Transports and sets up equipment needed for procedures, including laryngoscope
blades, monitors, EKG cables, ETCO2 lines, pulse oximetry cables, temperature
cables, and oxygen tanks/tubing. Assures equipment is decontaminated and in
good working condition before each procedure. Follows department procedures
for proper procurement and handling of non-controlled medications, I.V.
fluids, contrast media, and irrigating fluids in the surgical services area.
Performs thorough, prompt room turnover between procedures, including cleaning
and disinfection, restocking of anesthesia supplies, and cleaning/storing of
anesthesia equipment and instrumentation as needed. Demonstrates proficiency
with equipment point-of-use care and transport, including initial bedside
decontamination of TEE probe and bronchoscope .Calibrates and troubleshoots
minor malfunctions of anesthesia equipment. Removes and reports all damaged or
unsafe equipment. Responds promptly to on-call situations as scheduled.
What You Will Do In This Role:
· You will provide support for routine surgical cases by assisting in the
preparation and maintenance of certain patient equipment and anesthesia
delivery systems before, during and after anesthesia.
· You will perform first level testing, cleaning and maintenance on anesthesia
and intubation equipment.
· You will be responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, stocking, ordering and
maintaining equipment and supplies.
· You will demonstrate team work, adaptability, and serve as a resource to the
Surgical Services team.
· You will have accountability for delivering quality services and for
promoting a positive image of the department.

# What qualifications you will need:

· 1 year experience in a perioperative environment as an Anesthesia Tech
preferred.
· Anesthesia Technician certification preferred.
· Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake is a 530+ bed hospital where
_sophisticated, world-class medicine meets the comfort, care and convenience
of a community hospital_. For more than 40 years, we have proudly been
providing high quality, cost-effective, comprehensive healthcare to the
Houston Bay Area. We opened our doors in 1972 and now employ 2,000+ staff
members and 900+ physicians in a wide range of specialties. Our specialists
offer more talent and experience than any other hospital in the region. We are
a Level II Trauma Center and the only exclusive heart hospital south of
Houston. Our accredited center provides nationally-recognized care in the
prevention, diagnosis, treatment and recovery of cardiovascular diseases. HCA
Houston Healthcare Clear Lake offers a variety of other services, including
Woman Services, Pediatric Care, Breast Diagnostic Center, ACR-accredited
Imaging Center, Wound Care Treatment Center featuring Hyperbaric Oxygen
Therapy, and much more. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most
comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading
provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are
stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care
you need close to home.
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 Tech 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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