Anesthesia Tech

Yale New Haven Health; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgeport Hospital, part of Yale New Haven Health, seeks an OR support technician to assist anesthesia staff in the operating room and contribute to patient-centered care. The role emphasizes equipment management, sterilization, and readiness for emergencies in a high-stress perioperative setting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or associates in biological sciences, BLS within 3 months, and at least 12 months in a clinical technician role.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in Biological Sciences preferred.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• 12 months experience as a clinical technician or related role preferred; nursing student candidates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Operating Room Setup and Turnover.
• Provide basic technical support to the anesthesia team and troubleshoot equipment.
• Maintain and sterilize anesthesia equipment and supplies; ensure readiness for procedures.
• Follow department training and demonstrate attention to clinical detail and patient safety.

Skills

Communication skills

High stress tolerance

Basic computer skills

Education

Associates degree in Biological Sciences

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RFID tracking system

Epic status board

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.

Job entails assisting the anesthesiology staff within the operating room in order to facilitate patient care.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. Assists in Operating Room Setup and Turnover:
• 1.1 Assists with turnover, including the changing and cleaning of anesthesia disposables and non-disposables.
• 2. Provides Basic Technical Support to Anesthesia Team in Operating Rooms and Off-Floor Locations:
• 2.1 Troubleshoots anesthesia equipment to ensure functionality and safety during procedures.
• 3. Provides Complex Care Support to Anesthesia Care Providers:
• 3.1 Maintains difficult airway equipment, trauma room setups, and ensures readiness for emergency situations.
• 4. Ensures Availability and Sterility of Anesthesia Equipment and Supplies:
• 4.1 Decontaminates, cleans, and sterilizes echocardiogram transducers, ensuring compliance with clinical sterilization and documentation protocols.
• 5. Personal Effectiveness and Accountability:
• 5.1 Consistently follows through on commitments, ensuring that all tasks are completed with attention to clinical detail and patient safety.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, prefer Associates degree in Biological Sciences. Factory approved training in basic trouble shooting for anesthesia machines, physiologic monitors, blood gas machines, and rapid infusers preferred.

Experience

Minimum of 12 months as a clinical technician, PCA, CNA, TA, pharmacy technician preferred. Operating room experience and technical background is helpful. For casual position we encourage nursing students and healthcare college students to apply.

Licensure

BLS required within 3 months of hire.

Special Skills

Employee must exhibit excellent communication skills. Individual must be able to tolerate high stress areas of work. Basic computer skills are required to perform daily tasks in OR applications to include email, RFID equipment tracking system and Epic status board. Individual is expected to achieve competence in all required skills after completion of department training program, including passing departmental competencies. Employee must possess good interpersonal skills in order to participate as a member of the Perioperative Support staff.

Physical Demand

The working environment is a high stress area. The ability to perform tasks of physical endurance and dexterity as required. Individual must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, using consistent use of proper body mechanics. All duties require pushing, pulling lifting, bending and standing. Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time. Exposure to biohazards and handling of bodily fluids.

YNHHS Requisition ID

189732