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Christina Cardoza

Dallas ,TX

Summary

An experienced 10 year Anesthesia Technician with a strong knowledge of anesthesia procedures and equipment. Skilled in assisting anesthesiologists in the preparation and monitoring of patients undergoing anesthesia. Adept at maintaining and calibrating anesthesia equipment and ensuring a safe and sterile environment for procedures. Proven ability to work collaboratively with surgical teams to ensure seamless patient care.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Anesthesia Technician 2

John Peter Smith Health Network
02.2023 - Current
  • Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
  • Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
  • Assisted anesthesia personnel with insertion and setup of temporary pacemakers, catheters, invasive monitoring lines and central lines for hemodynamic monitoring.
  • Demonstrated professionalism and attentiveness while responding to urgent situations involving anesthesiology requirements or emergencies swiftly.
  • Provided exceptional patient care, ensuring proper positioning during surgery to minimize discomfort or injury risk.

Anesthesia Technician 2

Baylor Scott & White Vascular Hospital
01.2021 - 02.2023
  • Operated invasive hemodynamic monitoring equipment, intubation bronchoscopes and ultrasonic scanning devices under direction of licensed anesthesia provider.
  • Performed blood gas analysis, using blood gas analyzing and centrifuge equipment to monitor and determine carbon dioxide, sodium, pH and oxygen saturation in patients.
  • Accelerated recovery process post-surgery by properly setting up and managing ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, and other respiratory equipment.
  • Assisted post-operative patients with acute pain management in line with established safety and medicine administration protocols.
  • Demonstrated professionalism and attentiveness while responding to urgent situations involving anesthesiology requirements or emergencies swiftly.

Anesthesia Technician Pediatric

Children's Medical Center Dallas
03.2014 - 01.2021

● Provide Anesthesiologist technical support and patient
prep for general/localized/traumatic procedures as well
as IV lines and medication administration.
● Assist with intravenous, intra-arterial and other
monitoring catheters.
● Assist Anesthesia in areas such as: Operating room(ENT,
Ortho,Neuro, Trauma, Transplant and Radiology).
● Type and indications for local, monitored anesthesia care
(MAC), regional and general anesthesia.
● Serve as an instructor/facilitator of educational in-
services for other anesthesia technicians, operating room
technicians and patient care associates.
● Experienced in fast-paced operating room setting
assisting CRNA'S and Anesthesiologists during surgeries
and traumas.

Education

Associate of Science -

El Centro College
Dallas, TX

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

University of Dallas
Richardson, TX

Skills

Highly trained in the use and functions of the various
types of anesthesia equipment and supplies
● Drager&Fabius anesthesia machine, GE AISYS, Phillips X3
patient monitoring, EPIC charting system
● Blood-warmers, rapid infuser, cell saver
● I-Stat and blood analyzers
● Difficult Airway equipment (bougie, video laryngoscopes,
fiber-optic,AMBU)
● Knowledge of Malignant Hyperthermia interventions
● Knowledge of IV pump equipment: Alaris, Baxter, CADD
● Bilingual in Spanish

Timeline

Anesthesia Technician 2

John Peter Smith Health Network
02.2023 - Current

Anesthesia Technician 2

Baylor Scott & White Vascular Hospital
01.2021 - 02.2023

Anesthesia Technician Pediatric

Children's Medical Center Dallas
03.2014 - 01.2021

Associate of Science -

El Centro College

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

University of Dallas
Christina Cardoza