OR Anesthesia Tech: Equipment Master & Patient Care

Northwell Health; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York seeks an anesthesia technician to support operating room leadership and anesthesiologists in the set-up and maintenance of anesthesia equipment and monitors. You will ensure equipment readiness and collaborate with the care team to promote safe patient outcomes.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and 1 year as an Anesthesia Technician or 2 years as an OR Patient Care Technician; preferred Anesthesia Technician certification and CNA/EKG

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year experience as an Anesthesia Technician or 2 years’ experience as an Operating Room Patient Care Technician or equivalent.
• Basic Life Saving (AHA or ARC)
• Preferred: Anesthesia Technician certification from a National or State recognized professional organization which requires an accrediting exam.
• Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant and/or EKG Certification

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility to ensure proper functioning of all equipment by using appropriate qualitycontrol procedures on a routine basis.
• Works collaboratively as a team member when providing patient care to promote positive patient outcomes and to maintain continuity of patient care through clear communication and professional working relationships including pertinent oral and/or written report to oncoming relief/ancillary personnel.
• Assists in placement of invasive monitoring lines, initiation of regional anesthesia and other anesthetic procedures as assigned.
• Sets up all pressure transducers and ensures proper calibration of transducers and monitors.
• Follows established policies for all safety and infection control practices and monitors the environment and equipment to ensure cleaning standards are maintained.
• Remains available and accessible when on duty or on-call
• Demonstrates knowledge of current trends and practices in healthcare field as evidence by attending inservices for equipment, supplies and procedures.
• Utilizes material, equipment, and time in a safe, therapeutic and cost-effective manner.
• Responds to all supervisors’ requests for information and assists in a timely and courteous manner.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Safety and infection control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Anesthesia Technician certification (preferred)

Tools

Anesthesia equipment setup

Calibration of pressure transducers

Monitoring equipment operation

Job description

Northwell Health in New York seeks an anesthesia technician to support operating room leadership and anesthesiologists in the set-up and maintenance of anesthesia equipment and monitors. You will ensure equipment readiness and collaborate with the care team to promote safe patient outcomes.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and 1 year as an Anesthesia Technician or 2 years as an OR Patient Care Technician; preferred Anesthesia Technician certification and CNA/EKG