Anatomy, Anesthesiology, Calibration, Communication Skills, Establish Priorities, Fiber Optics, Identify Issues, Infection Control, On Call, Patient Care, Physiology
Title - Anesthesia Technician Location - Conroe TX 77384 Duration - 13 weeks Schedule - M-F 11am-7:30 p.m., or we could consider three 12-hour shifts 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. would require rotating on call. Duties - "• Assists anesthesiologist with preparation and placement of neurophysiologic 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 intraoperative procedures." Required - We need M-F 11am-7:30 p.m., or we could consider three 12-hour shifts 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. Both would require rotating on call. That is typically 1 day during the week and one weekend every 8 weeks. • Skills: at least one year as an anesthesia technician. Preferably certified. 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."I
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