Anesthesia Tech II

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

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospitals is seeking an Anesthesia Tech II to stock anesthetic supplies, maintain equipment, and assist clinicians with patient care in the OR. The role involves supporting induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia, as well as regional blocks, line placement, and patient transport.

The candidate should have a program graduate or 2 years of experience, familiarity with OR drug terminology, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care during induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia.
• Support placement of regional anesthetics and invasive monitoring devices.
• Assist with pain blocks, lines, patient positioning, and transport.
• Maintain stocked supplies and ensure equipment is clean and operational.
• Troubleshoot equipment and report needed repairs.

Skills

Anesthesia equipment

Computer skills

Education

Graduate of anesthesia tech program

ASATT Certification

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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. We require applications to be completed online.

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