Anesthesia Technician - Per Diem - NYP/Weill Cornell- Overnight

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Innovative Surgical Care is seeking an Anesthesia Technician on a per diem overnight shift at NYP/Weill Cornell. You will assemble, clean and maintain anesthesiology equipment for operating rooms and related suites, supporting video-conference learning environments and advanced imaging tools.

Responsibilities include equipment preparation, sterility upkeep, inventory, and coordinating with supervisors on repairs and supply needs, ensuring patient safety and smooth surgical

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Mechanical training or experience with equipment including knowledge on the operation of sterilizers and sterility techniques.
• ASATT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles and reassembles equipment for replacement of parts during repair and for daily preventative maintenance audits.
• Calibrates telethermometer, checks and cleans ventilators.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment between cases with knowledge of sterility concepts.
• Restocks equipment and supplies for all anesthetizing areas including ORs and recovery areas.
• Interprets operating room schedule to predict equipment needs and manage supply levels.
• Conducts weekly inventory of department supplies and drugs.
• Sterilizes anesthesia supplies such as masks, tubes and connectors.

Skills

ASATT certification

Two years experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASATT certification

Job description

Position

Location New York, New York

Shift: Weekends (United States of America)

This position is located at NYP/Weill Cornell and it is an overnight shift working 6pm-7am. Monday-Sunday coverage needed. 2 days per week needed.

Description

New York-Presbyterian Innovative Surgical Care - You Make It Possible Anesthesia Technician - Per Diem - NYP/Weill Cornell- Overnight At NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, we’re redefining the possibilities in surgical care. Led by conscientious and highly skilled medical professionals, our remarkably advanced technology enables us to treat some of the world’s most complex cases. You can help make it possible. We are currently seeking an Anesthesia Technician to join our world-renowned team. In this position, you will assemble, clean and maintain anesthesiology equipment and supplies. Your work area will include four amazing new operating rooms, each featuring video-conference networking for an optimal learning and treatment environment. Two suites include Siemens’ new Artis Zeego robotic c-arm scanners, a revolutionary new tool in surgical care found at only four hospitals nationwide. In this advanced environment, you’ll help maintain our commitment to safe, effective and compassionate care.

Essential Job Duties

• Disassembles and reassembles equipment for replacement of parts during repair of the equipment and for the daily preventative maintenance audits.
• Advises supervisor when major repairs are required.
• Calibrates telethermometer, check and clean ventilators.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment between cases requiring knowledge of sterility concept and cleaning procedures and knowledge of equipment functions.
• Cleans debris, replaces soda lime granules, clear inhalation and exhalation parts, and checks blood pressure cuffs for leaks, and replaces batteries.
• Ensures machines contain a complete breathing circuit.
• Assembles equipment for each case in the operating room area.
• Operates equipment per established procedure.
• Restocks equipment and supplies for all anesthetizing areas, which include the Operating Rooms, Cystol/ESWL, Labor & delivery, the Recovery Room, and various procedure rooms.
• Interprets the operating room schedule to predict equipment needs and determine if requests exceed supply.
• Advises supervisor when demand for limited equipment exceeds supply.
• Conducts weekly inventory of supplies maintained by the department those ordered from outside vendors, general stores, central sterile, and the pharmacy.
• Maintains complete stock of drugs and medical supplies.
• Sterilizes anesthesia supplies such as masks, tubes and connectors.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Preferred Criteria

• ASATT certification
• Two year's of experience as an Anesthesia Technician

Required Criteria

• High School Diploma or GED
• Mechanical training or experience with equipment including knowledge on the operation of sterilizers and sterility techniques.

Benefits & Culture

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP. NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

We care for 1 out of every 4 New Yorkers in medical need. The nation's largest not-for-profit academic medical center, with over 2 million patient visits a year.

Salary

Salary Range: $42.50/Hourly