Anesthesia Technician: OR & PACU Support

2020 Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital in Mount Vernon, NY is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support surgical and procedural cases by assisting in the preparation and maintenance of patient equipment and anesthesia delivery systems before, during, and after anesthesia care.

The technician will obtain required blood specimens, assist with line insertions and monitoring devices, and collaborate with the anesthesia team to maintain sterile technique and patient safety.

Qualifications

• 2 years current Anesthesia/Operating Room experience required
• Knowledge of setting up all anesthesia/monitoring equipment required
• Experience in multi-specialty OR/L&D/endocarp and other anesthetizing locations throughout the hospital required
• Ability to lift 40 lbs Required. Able to work well independently and as part of the Anesthesia / Operating Room team.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required
• Knowledge of setting up and maintaining all Anes equipment in collaboration with Bio engineering.
• Computer knowledge Required
• High School diploma required
• Familiar with the basics of sterile techniques to utilize appropriate precautions when providing care to patients in isolation as well as control of environmental contamination.
• Maintains universal precautions in all patient care activities required.
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics and demonstrates ability to handle crisis situations in a prompt, calm, professional manner
• Basic life support (BLS) card or obtain in 6 months of hire.
• Certified ASATT or certified eligible Anesthesia Technician required
• Experience Anesthesia Technician required
• OHS Fit Test OHS Annual Assessment

Responsibilities

• The technician provides support for surgical/procedural cases by assisting in the preparation and maintenance of patient equipment and anesthesia delivery system before, during, and after anesthesia care.
• He/she will obtain required blood specimens, insertion of lines, and other monitoring devices.

Skills

Anesthesia/OR experience

Medical terminology

Sterile technique

BLS certification

Body mechanics

Crisis management

Computer knowledge

Education

High School diploma

ASATT certification or eligible

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Monitoring equipment

Job description

Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital in Mount Vernon, NY is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support surgical and procedural cases by assisting in the preparation and maintenance of patient equipment and anesthesia delivery systems before, during, and after anesthesia care.

The technician will obtain required blood specimens, assist with line insertions and monitoring devices, and collaborate with the anesthesia team to maintain sterile technique and patient safety.