Job Title & Specialty Area: Senior Anesthesia Technician

Department: Anesthesiology

Location: Dallas, TX

Shift: 6:45AM-3:15PM, Monday - Friday

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:

The Senior Anesthesia Technician serves as the technical subject matter expert for the Anesthesia tech role in the department. This position is the senior level Technician on the shift, assigning duties to staff to maintain consistent workflow, and mentoring/training peers and new technicians in the Anesthesia Department. Liaison with the senior level Surgical Technologist, service line Team Leads, OR Managers and sales reps in the Operating Room to ensure instruments, and supplies are available for scheduled surgeries. 

Responsibilities:

• For anesthesia tech role, act as a resource for staff for service-related questions, including issues on equipment, instruments, and supplies. 
• Assign duties and daily assignments to staff in the Anesthesia tech role to maintain consistent workflow. 
• In charge of shift report. 
• Mentor and teach new staff, including check-off of initial competencies. 
• Mentor and train current staff on new equipment, instruments, and processes. 
• Check-off annual competencies for current staff. 
• Be the liaison regarding instruments and supplies to ensure availability for scheduled surgeries. 
• Work closely with nursing and physician leaders to identify needs of physician providers, patients, and others and seek to meet those needs to improve the patient care experience, improve quality, and reduce cost. 
• Attends OR huddles to anticipate needs for next day.
• Ensure that staff are adequately prepared for surveys and audits in conjunction with Director, Quality Coordinator and/or Physician leader.
•  Perform and train staff to do the routine maintenance checks of all anesthesia machines, ensuring they are up to date and working properly prior to each case. 

WORK EXPERIENCE 

• At least 3 years Anesthesia Technologist experience Required

EDUCATION 

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional training beyond high school Required
• Two-year Associate's degree or equivalent experience. Certified Anesthesia Tech Preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS 

• Current Healthcare Provider CPR/BLS certification. American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification Required
• Current ASATT Certified Anesthesia Technologist (Cer.A.T.T.) or Current Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) Preferred
• PALS Preferred

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

 Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement 

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.