Job Description
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
One year of hospital experience if not certified; no experience if certified through the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians (ASATT)
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) OR
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient 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
Ability 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
Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital/Anesthesia systems and Microsoft Office products to maintain patient documents
Progression 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 supervision
Progression towards demonstrating time management skills
Ability to progress towards independence and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Responsibilities
At 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
Contributes 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
Conducts self in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity, equity and inclusion principles
Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability
Performs 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
Cleans 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 Functions
Ensures 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
Participates 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
Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie
Job description
At 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.
People Essential Functions
• Contributes 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.
• Conducts self in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity, equity and inclusion principles. Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
Service Essential Functions
• Performs 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 Functions
• Cleans 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 Functions
• Ensures 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 Functions
• Participates 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.EDUCATION
• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
Work Experience
• One year of hospital experience if not certified; no experience if certified through the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians (ASATT)
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
• BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) OR
Licenses And Certifications - Preferred
• ASATT - Certified Anesthesia Tech
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient 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
• Ability 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
• Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital/Anesthesia systems and Microsoft Office products to maintain patient documents
• Progression 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 supervision
• Progression towards demonstrating time management skills
• Ability to progress towards independence and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families
Supplemental Requirements
WORK ATTIRE
• Uniform No
• Scrubs Yes
• Business professional No
• Other (department approved) No
ON-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 Yes
TRAVEL
• Travel specifications may vary by department
• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Company Profile
Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2026, will be Houston Methodist's ninth hospital and will incorporate the most advanced technology available from the day the doors open. With 100 beds (at our opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in the heart of the rapidly growing U.S. 2+0 corridor, the hospital will be equipped with technologically advanced innovations implemented during COVID, many of them designed to make patient communication with physicians, staff and families the very best and most effective in any health care facility. Even though the hospital won't be fully operational until 2026, we have several services and specialties opening in 2026.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
Required
Preferred
Job Industries
• Other
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
One year of hospital experience if not certified; no experience if certified through the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians (ASATT)
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) OR
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient 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
Ability 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
Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital/Anesthesia systems and Microsoft Office products to maintain patient documents
Progression 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 supervision
Progression towards demonstrating time management skills
Ability to progress towards independence and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Responsibilities
At 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
Contributes 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
Conducts self in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity, equity and inclusion principles
Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability
Performs 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
Cleans 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 Functions
Ensures 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
Participates 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
Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie
Job description
At 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.
People Essential Functions
• Contributes 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.
• Conducts self in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity, equity and inclusion principles. Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
Service Essential Functions
• Performs 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 Functions
• Cleans 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 Functions
• Ensures 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 Functions
• Participates 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.EDUCATION
• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
Work Experience
• One year of hospital experience if not certified; no experience if certified through the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians (ASATT)
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
• BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) OR
Licenses And Certifications - Preferred
• ASATT - Certified Anesthesia Tech
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient 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
• Ability 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
• Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital/Anesthesia systems and Microsoft Office products to maintain patient documents
• Progression 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 supervision
• Progression towards demonstrating time management skills
• Ability to progress towards independence and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families
Supplemental Requirements
WORK ATTIRE
• Uniform No
• Scrubs Yes
• Business professional No
• Other (department approved) No
ON-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 Yes
TRAVEL
• Travel specifications may vary by department
• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Company Profile
Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2026, will be Houston Methodist's ninth hospital and will incorporate the most advanced technology available from the day the doors open. With 100 beds (at our opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in the heart of the rapidly growing U.S. 2+0 corridor, the hospital will be equipped with technologically advanced innovations implemented during COVID, many of them designed to make patient communication with physicians, staff and families the very best and most effective in any health care facility. Even though the hospital won't be fully operational until 2026, we have several services and specialties opening in 2026.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
Required
Preferred
Job Industries
• Other
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital | Anesthesia Technician - Days - Full-Time position is now open for candidates interested in the Technician Jobs sector. This role in The Woodlands offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Technician Jobs is a plus.
