Anesthesia Tech

Join our team as a weekend shift, full-time Surgical Services Anesthesia Tech in Tyler, TX. 

Why Join Us? 

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better 

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. 

• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. 

• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. 

Get to Know Your Team: 

• 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.

• 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.

Job Requirements: 

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of ordering supplies and keeping inventory.