Job Information
HCA Healthcare Anesthesia Technician in Austin, Texas
Description
Introduction
Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Anesthesia Technician opening with St. David's Medical Center today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.
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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
We are seeking a(an) Anesthesia Technician for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!
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
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification – preferred
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) certification – preferred
Anesthesia Technician certification – preferred
St. David's Medical Center (https://stdavids.com/location/st-davids-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 (https://tcainstitute.com/) and St. David's Neuroscience & Spine Institute (https://stdavids.com/location/st-davids-neuroscience-spine-institute) . The full scope of services (https://stdavids.com/locations/st-davids-medical-center/medical-services.dot) 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 (https://stdavidsweightloss.com/) . 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.
"Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Anesthesia Technician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!
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.