Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

White Rock Medical Center is a community-based hospital located near the historic White Rock Lake community, that serves the Dallas, Garland, Mesquite and surrounding areas. We specialize in a wide range of services including comprehensive medical/surgical care, bariatric, cardiology, outpatient and emergency medicine.

Our mission is to deliver exceptional healthcare with compassion and excellence.

White Rock Medical Center is seeking compassionate, care-minded individuals to join our company and make a difference. As a member of the White Rock Medical Center team, you can advance your skills while working in a supportive and patient focused environment.

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Why join White Rock Medical Center?

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Employee programs and events.
• Paid Time Off and 7 Company Holidays.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• Additional voluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, etc.

Job Summary

Works under the guidance of a licensed Anesthesiologist and other medical professionals in the operating room, including surgeons and registered nurses. Responsible for the inspection of all operating room equipment used by the licensed anesthesiologist/CRNA, including the reporting of any malfunctioning machinery. Anesthesia technologists also have the important duty of accurately calibrating all electronic equipment, as well as sterilizing anesthesia machinery prior to surgery. Responsible for assisting with patient transportation. Responsible for keeping all anesthesia supplies stocked and reordering them when necessary.

Essential Functions

• Provides support to anesthesia staff with preparation of room and equipment needed for patient care.
• Assists staff with patient care by positioning and transferring anesthetized patients and supporting limbs during surgical skin preps.
• Protects patient and personal safety by following department processes, understanding equipment function, and maintaining a sterile environment. When assisting a patient, staff is aware of the sterile boundaries within the operating room when supplies are opened.
• Assists physician with insertion of invasive monitoring lines as needed.
• Knowledgeable of asepsis theory and practice, manage workflow to reduce room traffic during procedures.
• Coordinates patient transportation between operating rooms and other locations.
• Appropriately handles contaminated equipment and supplies. Cleans anesthesia machines, monitors, and equipment following procedures established by Infection Control.
• Will also help and assist the OR manager with light duties i.e. answering phones, working with Microsoft and Word documents.

Behavioral Standard

• Treats everyone as their customer; utilizes scripting and other tools to ensure consistency in customer service; Expresses recognition and shows appreciation to others; fully utilizes AIDET principles; responds quickly to handle requests, complaints, and questions; displays a positive attitude.

Communication/Knowlege

• Wears nametag properly; follows dress code policy; answers phone correctly and promptly; is prepared for meetings; meets deadlines; does not participate in gossip; acts ethically and treats others with respect; respects customer's and co-worker's time; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and co-workers.

Education/Experience

• Prefer 1-2 years of experience as anesthesia tech.
• Will train right candidate
• HS Diploma

License/Certification

• Prefer certification by the American Society of
• Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT) required
• Current BLS required

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