Anesthesia Tech

HiredFirst; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Solutions Group is seeking an Anesthesia Technologist in Rochester, NY for a 13-week contract, with options to extend. This role involves assisting with patient care during anesthesia, operating specialized equipment, and providing support in surgeries.

Qualifications include a minimum of two years of experience and preferred certification by a recognized body. Candidates will handle anesthesia equipment and provide primary support to medical staff. A background in technical training related to this position is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as an Anesthesia Tech.
• Certification by a recognized professional body preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care of patients undergoing anesthesia.
• Operate the cell-saver machine and participate in surgeries.
• Ensure anesthesia equipment is in working order.

Skills

Anesthesia equipment management

Patient care assistance

Advanced troubleshooting

Education

Certification by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists

Tools

Cell-saver machine

Infusion pumps

Defibrillators

Job description

Contract Duration: 13 week contract with option to extend

Schedule: Days and Night shifts available, 5x8s

Specific Responsibilities

• 20% Assist in the care of patients undergoing anesthesia including: preparation of anesthesia equipment prior to the patient’s arrival, placement of anesthesia monitors, ensuring the cleanliness of anesthesia equipment, ensuring availability of specialized anesthesia equipment and supplies and the set-up of medications and supplies where applicable. Continuously communicate with anesthesiologists, residents, CRNAs and anesthesia technologists to ensure their needs are met throughout the day. Assist clinicians with difficult intubations and the placement of central line catheters.
• 20% Operate the cell-saver machine, keep track of lab reports, and participate in cardiac, liver transplant, vascular, thoracic, trauma, and other advanced surgical cases. Work directly with service-specific faculty Division Chief of designated specialty. Provide on-call coverage.
• 20% Provide primary support in ensuring that the anesthesia equipment is in good working order and preventive maintenance is completed. Set up and operate sophisticated equipment and perform advanced troubleshooting. Serve as the key resource person in using and maintaining specialized equipment.
• 15% Assist the Chief Anesthesia Technologist in the development and implementation of in-service training programs. Assist in training of staff in the roles and responsibilities of an anesthesia technologist.
• 15% Perform anesthesia equipment set up and troubleshooting such as testing Infusion pumps, nerve stimulators, defibrillators, and transport monitors, calibrating anesthesia machines, and attaching fiberoptic bronchoscopes to the video monitor.
• 5% Set-up rooms between cases, set-up carts throughout the day and provides full service set up at the end of the day. Work with other hospital units to ensure availability of specialized anesthesia equipment. Perform set-up and support of ectopic procedures for anesthesia care ensuring proper equipment is in place for out-of-OR procedures.
• 5% Provide back up to shift supervisor in his/her absence due to vacation or illness. Perform other duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor, Chief Anesthesia Technologist, or Operations Manager.

Required Qualifications

• Two years of experience as an Anesthesia Tech.

Preferred Qualifications

• A four year college education, including related technical training; or a two year college education which included technical training closely related to this position and two years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification by the registry of the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists or other nationally recognized professional certifying body preferred.