Anesthesia Technician II

NYU Langone Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is seeking an Anesthesia Technician II to support OR services, stocking anesthetic supplies, maintaining equipment and assisting clinicians with patient care in a fast-paced surgical environment.

The role requires familiarity with OR terminology, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and basic computer skills; ASATT certification or a bachelor’s degree are preferred. You will collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure safe, efficient anesthesia workflows.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an anesthesia tech program or 2 years' experience supporting anesthesia clinicians with patient care.
• Familiarity with Operating Room drug and equipment terminology.
• Must read, write and follow instructions; able to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Basic computer skills; effective communication with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Stock anesthetic supplies for ORs and maintain equipment.
• Assist clinicians with patient care during anesthesia.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot anesthesia machines.
• Set up Level I RIS, syringe pumps, capnographs, TEG and TEEs.
• Ensure sterility and cleanliness of all machines; report needed repairs.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Lift 50 lbs

Familiarity with OR terminology

Effective communication with all staff

Education

ASATT Certification

Bachelor's Degree

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.

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Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Anesthesia Technician 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 pressureReplaces 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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