Anesthesia Tech at Houston Methodist

OverviewAt Houston Methodist the Anesthesia Technician (AT) position provides support to the anesthesia providers and other members of the interprofessional health care team and is directly involved in patient care before during and after procedures. This position assists with anesthesia-related procedures troubleshooting of anesthesia-related equipment and set up operation and initiation of patient monitoring in all anesthetizing locations e.g. OR Cath Lab Endoscopy etc. as well as in preoperative units post-anesthesia care units and intensive care units as deemed necessary or as assigned. The AT position is familiar with all anesthetizing locations anesthesia supplies and anesthesia and other related equipment ensuring that assigned locations and items are ready available and in good working conditions at all times.Houston Methodist StandardPATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVEDRefer to departmental Scope of Service and Provision of Care plans as applicable for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONSProvide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional ethical physical and spiritual needs.ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth dignity and value.EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.Practices the Caring and Serving ModelDelivers personalized service using HM Service StandardsProvides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET Managing Up Key Words)Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees experiential journeys to ensure strong communication ease of access to information and a seamless experienceInvolves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given jobActively supports the organizations vision fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE valuesResponsibilitiesPEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSContributes to a positive work environment and to a dynamic team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional health care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and date in a comprehensive manner.Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and participates in problem resolution. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional.Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPerforms anesthesia support activities in all monitoring and anesthesia locations including but not limited to operating rooms catheterization laboratories intensive care units and other patient care areas where anesthesia is performed.Performs complete operating/procedure room patient monitoring and anesthesia equipment set up.Sets up calibrates as necessary and checks the performance of all monitoring and anesthesia equipment before connecting to the patient.QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSCleans and disinfects equipment and work areas between patients following infection control standards and department procedures.Organizes the work flow problem-solves and manages ongoing priorities with minimal supervision seeking guidance when needed.Reports near misses and inputs error promptly into TAPS to improve processes and identify trends. Contributes to identification of corrective actions and improvement activities.Contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSEnsures that anesthetizing areas and anesthesia services work stations are put back together organized properly and ready for use as soon as possible after each case including but not limited to keeping monitor cables stored neatly ensuring that anesthesia gases are turned off unused supplies are restocked properly and equipment are put back in designated places.Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively minimizing incidental overtime and prioritize daily tasks assisting coworkers as needed.GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSParticipates in committees and task forces as assigned and action items are appropriately performed. Follows up on action items as necessary to ensure completion of assignments.Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Technician/Technologist. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.QualificationsEDUCATIONHigh School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED verification of homeschool equivalency partial or full completion of post-secondary education etc.)WORK EXPERIENCEOne year of hospital experience if not certified; no experience if certified through the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians (ASATT)License/CertificationLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIREDBLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERREDASATT - Certified Anesthesia Tech KSA/ Supplemental DataKNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIESDemonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through on-going skills competency assessments and performance evaluationsSufficient proficiency in speaking reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or securityAbility to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principlesPossesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include Hospital/Anesthesia systems and Microsoft Office products to maintain patient documentsProgression towards organizational and problem-solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components and actively participating in problem-solving with minimal supervisionProgression towards demonstrating time management skillsAbility to progress towards independence and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians interprofessional care team and patients and their familiesSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWORK ATTIREUniform NoScrubs YesBusiness professional NoOther (department approved) NoON-CALL**Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below.On Call* YesTRAVEL****Travel specifications may vary by department**May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area NoMay require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area NoCompany ProfileSince its founding in 1919 Houston Methodist Hospital has earned worldwide recognition. Houston Methodist Hospital is affiliated with the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital one of the nations leading centers for medical education and 2020 U.S. News & World ReportnamedHouston Methodist Hospitalto its top ranked Honor Roll for the fourth time and second consecutive year. 2020 also marked the ninth year in a row Houston Methodist Hospital has been named the No. 1 hospital in Texas. Houston Methodist Hospital directs millions of research dollars into patient care and offers the latest innovations in medical surgical and diagnostic techniques. With 952 operating beds 85 operating rooms and over 8000 employees Houston Methodist offers complete care for patients from around the world.The same high-quality care for which Houston Methodist is known is available at several Emergency Care Centers in Houston and the surrounding areas. These Emergency Care Centers house exam rooms full digital radiography suite low radiation dose 16-slice CT scan ultrasound and a full on-site stat chemistry lab. Key Skills CSS,Cloud Computing,Health Education,Actuary,Building Electrician Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1