Travel Outpatient Anesthesia Technician
Austin, TX
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Anesthesia Technician II

Location: Austin, Texas
Employment Type: Travel Clinical Allied

Job Summary

The Anesthesia Technician II provides specialized support to anesthesia providers and the interdisciplinary team across all anesthetizing locations (OR, Cath lab, OB/GYN, CV). This role requires independent work and clinical skills to assist with anesthesia-related procedures and equipment troubleshooting. The position also involves mentoring and training other anesthesia technicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist anesthesiologists with preparation and placement of neurophysiologic monitors
• Support induction by connecting patients to monitors
• Assist with intubation and maintenance of patient airways
• Assist with insertion of IVs and other invasive lines
• Support anesthesiologists during outside cases and invasive monitor insertions (arterial access, central venous access, fiberoptic intubation, difficult airway situations)
• Provide ongoing support to the patient care team throughout cases
• Perform salvaged blood processing per protocol when required
• Assist with volume infusions during intraoperative procedures

Schedule

• Mostly Monday to Friday, 7 PM to 7 AM (12-hour shifts) and 10:30 PM to 7 AM (8-hour shifts)
• Rotation or straight 8-hour shifts possible
• On-call for all shifts and weekends as needed

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification via American Heart Association
• Certification as a Certified Anesthesia Technician (CER-A-T) through the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT) OR
• Associate's Degree from an anesthesia technician training program approved by ASATT (5 years of anesthesia technician experience accepted in lieu of certification)
• Minimum 3 years experience as an anesthesia technician

Preferred Experience

• Experience in pediatrics and/or women’s health preferred

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology of cardiopulmonary systems and infection control
• Advanced working knowledge of anesthesia and airway management equipment, including setup and calibration of pressure transducers and IV fluids
• Ability to anticipate anesthesiologist needs during procedures
• Troubleshooting skills for anesthesia equipment
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow directions from physicians and clinical staff
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff inside and outside the department
• Demonstrated speed and timeliness, especially in emergency and trauma situations

Contract Length

• Approximately 14 weeks

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position

This role is ideal for experienced anesthesia technicians seeking a travel opportunity with a focus on pediatric and women’s health settings.