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Mary Gardner

Missouri City,TX

Summary

Detail-oriented Anesthesia Technician certified in CVOR. Offering 22 years of experience testing and calibrating job-related equipment, explaining procedures and monitoring patients under anesthesia. In-depth knowledge of anesthetic and sterile techniques. Dedicated to contributing to safe, efficient anesthesia care. Qualified Anesthesia Technician highly trained in anesthesia processes, equipment and safety standards. Careful to track patients' responses and quickly intervene to manage symptoms. Confident in handling routine and emergency situations. Highly educated Anesthesia technician offering top-notch skills in patient treatment planning. Regularly assesses medical equipment for issues and flaws. Stays calm in emergency situations. Over 22 years of experience working with patients and medical staff in operating room of hospital. Certified professional successful at properly assessing patients ahead of procedures and well-educated in anesthesia-related complications. Poised [Job Title] offering exemplary level of support to patients and medical personnel. Knowledgeable in proper patient positioning during surgeries and procedures. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Reliable employee seeking [Job Title] position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Enthusiastic [Job Title] eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of [Task] and training in [Skill]. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in [Industry]. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Anesthesia Technician

Houston Methodist
Houston, TX
01.1982 - Current
  • Adjusted and monitored injectable and inhaled anesthesia and sedation by thoroughly assessing vitals and health of patients.
  • Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
  • Accessed and reviewed safety data sheets (SDS) of hazardous materials and latex allergy items used in anesthetizing location.
  • Assisted anesthesia personnel with insertion and setup of temporary pacemakers, catheters, invasive monitoring lines and central lines for hemodynamic monitoring.
  • 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.
  • Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
  • Followed infection control procedures to maintain cleanliness of anesthesia monitors and apparatuses.
  • Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
  • Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
  • Provided high level of support and assistance to physicians and nursing staff in [Type] surgical facility.
  • Verified availability of operating room supplies, medications and gases.
  • Managed proper administration of prescribed anesthetics to patients ahead of surgical procedures.
  • Scheduled repairs for malfunctioning equipment and kept accurate records of all medical components and machines for optimal efficiency.
  • Positioned patients to achieve properly support for spinals, epidurals and other procedures.
  • Assisted post-operative patients with acute pain management in line with established safety and medicine administration protocols.
  • Handled emergency situations by stepping in to perform CPR on patients until anesthesiologist arrived.
  • Pretested and calibrated anesthesia delivery systems and monitors.
  • Provided airway management interventions, tracheal intubation and ventilatory support.

Lead Anesthesia Technician

Houston Methodist
Houston, TX
01.1982 - Current
  • Performs all functions of Certified Anesthesia Technologists
  • Organizes and Coordinates the use of anesthesia personnel of assigned areas.
  • Insures the Technical Staff are responding in a timely manner, to all requests by the Anesthesia Care Provider.
  • Will provide guidance and oversight.
  • Assist Educator in the evaluation of proficiency of technical staff by providing constructive feedback.
  • Daily Scheduling, Time Off, In- Services and any other educational activity.

Education

High School Diploma -

Phyllis Wheatley High School
4801 Providence St. Houston, Tx 77020

Skills

  • Equipment setup
  • Supply utilization
  • Patient support and positioning
  • Emergency Response
  • Staff support and assistance
  • Pre-anesthetic evaluation
  • EMR expertise
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • PPE Compliance
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-Solving
  • Written Communication
  • Teambuilding
  • [Type] Software Proficiency
  • Organization and Time Management

Timeline

Anesthesia Technician

Houston Methodist
01.1982 - Current

Lead Anesthesia Technician

Houston Methodist
01.1982 - Current

High School Diploma -

Phyllis Wheatley High School
Mary Gardner