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+ Job DescriptionYour Job:Oversees supply acquisitions, restocking anesthesia carts and areas. Working with Chief CRNA or Anesthesiologist, he/she assures competencies for anesthesia techs are current and complete. Assures anesthesia machines are set-up and calibrated for all anesthesia areas. Works with Biomed to assure equipment is functioning or loaner equipment is available. Provides orientation for new techs. Manages work schedule and call schedule of anesthesia techs. Also provides in services for anesthesia techs on new technology, equipment, and supplies. Provides Chief CRNA or Anesthesiologist with input for performance review of anesthesia techs.Your Job Requirements:• Associate Degree in medically related field, or five years of experience as an Anesthesia Tech• B.S, B.A or Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy • Respiratory Therapist Certification, LVN license, or Anesthesia Technician certification Your Job Responsibilities• Assists surgery and anesthesia departments in risk management activities and complies with safety standards.• Assures terminal cleaning of anesthesia carts and equipment is completed at the end of each day.• Educates anesthesia technicians in the calibrating of anesthesia machines and equipment checks. Holds them accountable for calibrations and equipment checks.• Monitors anesthesia machines, set-ups, and supplies to assure set-ups are complete and supplies available for assigned procedures, rooms, or anesthetizing location.• Orders anesthesia supplies, stocks workroom and assures all anesthesia areas are stocked.• Oversees cleaning and restocking anesthesia carts and equipment after each use.• Removes broken or malfunctioning equipment from service. Works with Biomed department to assure repairs are completed or loaner equipment is available.• Communicates to appropriate personnel.• Responds immediately to overhead pagers and beeper calls.• Trains new anesthesia technicians and monitors performance. Retrains as required.• Provides Chief CRNA or Anesthesiologist put for performance review.

+ Additional Job DescriptionAdditional Job DescriptionJob SummaryCategory B: Employee with patient care impact.Job Purpose: Oversees supply acquisitions, restocking anesthesia carts and areas. Assures anesthesia machines are set-up and calibrated for all anesthesia areas. Works with BioMed to assure equipment is functioning or loaner equipment is available. Provides orientation for new techs. Manages work schedule and call schedule of anesthesia techs. Also provides inservices for anesthesia techs on new technology, equipment, and supplies.Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.Age Specific Care Considerations Adults:18+ years - 35 yearsAdults: 35+ years - 65 yearsAdults: 65+ yearsChildren A: 18+ months - 3 yearsChildren B: 3+ years - 5 yearsChildren C: 5+ years - 12 yearsChildren D: 12+ years - 18 yearsInfants: 0 - 18 monthsEducationHigh school or equivalent required.Minimum two years anesthesia experience in an acute care hospital settingLicenses and/or CertificationsAnesthesia Technician certification.Basic Life Support RequiredRelated Work Experience and Other SkillsAbility to motivate othersAble to handle stressful situations and make decisions in a timely mannerSelf motivated and able to identify needs and initiate actionsPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentPhysical Factors (% of Time):•20 - Standing Stationary•60 - Standing/Moving About•15 – Sitting•2 – Climbing•20 - Bending (stooping/crouching)•2 – Kneeling•1 – Crawling•30 – Reaching•90 – Handling•90 – Talking•0 - Driving•15 – SmellingHearing (% of Time):•100 - Normal Noise Level•0 - Occasional Loud Noise•0 - Constant/Very Loud Noise•0 - Constant Low Level NoiseHazardous Conditions (% of Time):•5 - Respiratory Irritants•50 - Skin Irritants•50 - Allergic Irritants•50 - Wet Work – Hands•1 - Wet Work – Feed•0 - Operation of Heavy Equipment•0 - Climbing of Ladders•0 - Working in High Places•50-75 - Use of Electrical Equipment•25-50 - Use of Sharp Utensils•80 - Exposure to Blood and Body FluidsCarrying (% of Time):•50 - Up to 10 Lbs•30 - 10-20 Lbs•10-30 - 20-50 Lbs•10 - 50-100 Lbs•0 - 100+ LbsLifting (% of Time):•45 - Up to 10 Lbs•30 - 10-20 Lbs•10-30 - 20-50 Lbs•10 - 50-100 Lbs•0 - 100+ LbsPush/Pull (% of Time):•10 - Up to 10 Lbs.•10 - 10-20 Lbs•30 - 20-50 Lbs•10 - 50-100 Lbs•10 - 100+ LbsVisual Demands (Yes or No):•Yes/No - Vision Essential•Yes/No - Vision Not EssentialEnvironmental Demands (% of Time):•100 – Indoor•0 – Outdoor•0 - Hot Environment•0 - Cold EnvironmentOther (% of Time):•10 - Visual StrainJob RolesAssists surgery and anesthesia departments in risk management activities and complies with safety standards.Applies appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication techniques at all times.Assures terminal cleaning of anesthesia carts and equipment is completed at the endof each day.Educates anesthesia technicians in the calibrating of anesthesia machines and equipment checks. Holds them accountable for calibrations and equipment checks.Monitors anesthesia machines, set-ups, and supplies to assure set-ups are completeand supplies available for assigned procedures, rooms, or anesthetizing location.Orders anesthesia supplies, stocks workroom and assures all anesthesia areas are stocked.Oversees cleaning and restocking anesthesia carts and equipment after each use. Coordinates maintenance of function of Anesthesia equipment: Monitors Machines; Cylinders, etc.Works with Biomed department to assure equipment repairs are completed and loaner equipment is available as necessary. - Communicates to OR Leadership.Trains new anesthesia technicians and monitors performance.Provides input for performance evaluations.

Methodist Richardson Medical Center** **is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval** **®** **for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more.** **We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups.** **Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

Magnet®-designated hospital

150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by** **_Becker’s Hospital Review_** **, 2023

Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023

Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023

Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Level III Trauma Center

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by _Modern Healthcare_ , Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

+ TIME magazine Best Companies for Future Leaders, 2025

+ Great Place to Work® Certified™, 2025

+ Glassdoor Best Places to Work, 2025

+ PressGaney HX Pinnacle of Excellence Award, 2024

+ PressGaney HX Guardian of Excellence Award, 2024

+ PressGaney HX Health System of the Year, 2024

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Methodist Health System (MHS) to select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of MHS to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, marital status, genetic information or ancestry. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, an employee’s compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, training, development, transfer all other privileges of employment. MHS is committed to maintain a working environment free of intimidation, workplace discrimination and harassment. Retaliation or attempted retaliatory behavior that occurs as a result of an employee’s exercise of their rights under this policy or any other statutorily protected right is strictly prohibited and will be grounds for disciplinary action.