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Houston Methodist lists this Sr. Anesthesia Technician opportunity in cypress, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
At Houston Methodist, the Sr. Anesthesia Technician (AT) position is an experienced Tech who provides support to the anesthesia providers and other members of the interprofessional healthcare team. This position is fully competent regarding anesthesia, all anesthetizing locations, anesthesia supplies, and other related equipment ensuring that assigned locations and items are ready, available and in good working condition at all times. The Sr. AT position works independently, exercising sound judgment and executing above average clinical skills necessary for assisting 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 perioperative units, post anesthesia care units, and intensive care units as deemed necessary or as assigned. This position serves as a mentor to Anesthesia Tech's, utilizing skills and knowledge, helping to train and orient others.
nFLSA STATUS
nNon-exempt
nQUALIFICATIONS
nEDUCATION
nnnAssociate degree required; either in Anesthesia Technology with certification or in equivalent health-related field if no certification
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nnIn lieu of Associate's degree, must meet experience requirements
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n nEXPERIENCE
nnMust meet one of the following: two years of Anesthesia Tech experience with ASATT certificationOR three years of Anesthesia Tech experience with an Associate's degree in a health-related fieldOR five years Anesthesia Tech experience if no degree and no ASATT certification
n nLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
nRequired
nnnBLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
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nnCer.A.T. - Certified Anesthesia Technician (ASATT) - American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians_PSV
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n nSKILLS AND ABILITIES
nnnDemonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
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nnSufficient 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 security
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nnAbility 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 principles
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nnAbility to work independently; capable of handling challenging/difficult procedures and patient care situations. Demonstrates sound judgment, demonstrates time management skills and executes above average clinical skills
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nnPossess basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital/Anesthesia Information Systems and Microsoft Office products to maintain patient documents
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nnExhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
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nnAdapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing workflow, and actively participating in problem-solving
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n nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
nPEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
nnnPromotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and date in a comprehensive manner.
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nnRole models, by example, open, professional communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution and achieve mutual understanding. Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and facilitates problem resolution.
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nnGuides and mentors AT's and participates in training of other team members to help build confidence in skills, knowledge, and abilities.
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nnInitiates recommendations for improvement of department scores for employee engagement.
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n nSERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
nnnIndependently and competently performs anesthesia support activities in all monitoring and including but not limited to operating rooms, catheterization laboratories, intensive care units, and other patient care areas where anesthesia is performed.
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nnAssists the anesthesia providers and other members of the patient care team as needed in the provision of patient care before, during, and after procedures.
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nnServes as point-of-care testing super user for different modalities, as applicable.
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n nQUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
nnnEnsures equipment is clean and disinfected in work areas between patients, following infection control standards and department procedures.
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nnActively participates in organizing the workflow, problem-solving, and managing multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision.
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nnIdentifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement, providing recommendations and contributes to meeting departmental and hospital targets for quality and safety. Reports "near misses" and inputs error promptly into TAPS to improve processes and identify trends.
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nnServes as resource and trainer for staff in anesthesia support activities such as but not limited to reprocessing flexible scopes and TEE probes in accordance with standards.
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n nFINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
nnnEnsures anesthetizing areas and anesthesia services workstations 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 is put back in designated places.
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nnUses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime, assisting coworkers as needed.
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n nGROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
nnnParticipates in committees and task forces as assigned, ensuring that critical objectives are clearly explained, and action items are appropriately performed. Follows up on action items as necessary to ensure completion of assignments.
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nnSeeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Technician. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis.
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n nSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
nWORK ATTIRE
nnnUniform: No
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nnScrubs: Yes
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nnBusiness professional: No
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nnOther (department approved): No
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n nON-CALL *
n*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
nnOn Call* Yes
n nTRAVEL **
nTravel specifications may vary by department
nnnMay require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
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nnMay require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
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n nQUALIFICATIONS
nEDUCATION
nnnAssociate degree required; either in Anesthesia Technology with certification or in equivalent health-related field if no certification
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nnIn lieu of Associate's degree, must meet experience requirements
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n nEXPERIENCE
nnMust meet one of the following: two years of Anesthesia Tech experience with ASATT certificationOR three years of Anesthesia Tech experience with an Associate's degree in a health-related fieldOR five years Anesthesia Tech experience if no degree and no ASATT certification
n nLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
nRequired
nnnBLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
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nnCer.A.T. - Certified Anesthesia Technician (ASATT) - American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians_PSV
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n nCompany Profile:
nHouston Methodist Cypress Hospital, Houston Methodist's eighth hospital, opened in the first quarter of 2025 in a prime location in the heart of the rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor. It incorporates the most advanced technology available, featuring innovations designed to enhance communication between patients, physicians, staff and families. The facility combines state-of-the-art technology with world-class clinicians, creating an unparalleled experience for patients, employees and physicians.
nHouston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Worksite address
cypress, TX, 77410, US
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