Anesthesia Tech II

NYU Langone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is seeking an Anesthesia Tech II to stock anesthetic supplies, maintain equipment, and support clinicians in patient care within the OR environment. The role includes preparing Level I RIS, pumps, monitors, and sterile techniques for line placement and regional blocks.

The ideal candidate has graduated from an anesthesia tech program or has 2 years of experience assisting anesthesia teams, with basic computer skills and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an anesthesia tech program or 2 years of experience supporting anesthesia clinicians with patient care.
• Familiarity with Operating Room drug and equipment terminology.
• Must be able to read, write and follow instructions.
• Lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Stock anesthetic supplies for ORs.
• Maintain and troubleshoot anesthesia equipment.
• Assist with patient care during induction, maintenance and emergence from anesthesia.
• Assist with regional anesthetics and invasive monitoring devices.
• Transport patients and communicate with circulating nurses.
• Perform standard checks and ensure sterility of equipment.

Skills

Reading and writing

Basic computer skills

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

Anesthesia tech program graduate

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Anesthesia machines

Sterile techniques

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hospital is central to a comprehensive network of affiliated ambulatory and outpatient practices, and serves as NYU Langone Health's anchor for healthcare access, growth, and delivery in the entire borough. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. Learn more about NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, X, YouTube and Instagram.

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Anesthesia Tech II. In this role, the successful candidate Responsible for stocking anesthetic supplies for ORs, maintaining anesthetic equipment, ensuring anesthetic equipment is available and assisting clinicians with patient care.

Job Responsibilities

Patient Care

• During induction, maintenance and emergence from anesthesia
• With the placement of regional anesthetics and invasive monitoring devices
• With pain blocks, epidurals, spinals, line placement and patient positioning
• With transporting patients
• Follows directives and protocols
• Communicates with circulating nurses
• Responds to Codes in line with duties

Equipment

• Calibrates and runs Quality Control and Quality Assurance analysis
• Calibrates and trouble-shoots anesthesia machines
• Sets up Level I RIS, syringe pumps, capnographs, TEG and TEEs
• Sets up intravenous, central venous, arterial, pulmonary artery catheters using sterile techniques, percutaneous introducer kits, double lumen kits, triple lumen kits, long arm CVP kits, chest tubes, ARNDT blockers, univent tubes, trans-tracheal intubations, fiberoptic scopes, LMAs, tube changers, jet ventilation and resuscitation bags.
• Clears debris and equipment from the surface and drawers of used anesthesia machines.
• Ensures the sterility and cleanliness of all machines
• Performs all standard procedural checks on equipment
• Assists with trouble shooting technical problems
• Makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment
• Informs Engineering and supervisor of needed repairs

Supplies

• Checks machine drawers to insure they are well stocked
• Makes available fluids, Lactated Ringers, Plasma Lite, Normal Saline, Hespan, Flextend, FFP, Whole Blood and Albumin
• Disposes of supplies used in regular and contaminated cases

Gases

• Ensures medical pipeline is operational, including N2O, O2 and Medical Air
• Checks the status of nitrous oxide, nitrogen and carbon dioxide cylinder banks to determine available supply pressure
• Replaces empty cylinders

Other

• Ensures workroom areas are clean and orderly before, during and after each shift
• Performs other related duties as requested

Minimum Qualifications

• To qualify you must have a Graduate of an anesthesia tech program or 2 years of experience supporting anesthesia clinicians with patient care
• Familiarity with Operating Room drug and equipment terminology required
• Must be able to read, write and follow instructions
• Lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

• ASATT Certification preferred
• Bachelors Degree

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn provides a salary range for the role: $69,053.74 - $69,053.74 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.