Senior Certified Anesthesia Technician-ELM-12270-003

Responsible for provision and technical function of anesthesia machines, ventilators, monitoring equipment, fluid warmers, patient warming systems and other age‑specific anesthesia equipment. Also responsible for stocking supplies for anesthesia administration, cleaning and disinfecting equipment such as fiberoptic bronchoscopes, and troubleshooting various types of anesthesia equipment. Responsibilities Perform all duties of Certified Anesthesia Technician II Check, troubleshoot and resolve issues related to worklist connections and ultrasound studies transmitting to SYNGO (site specific responsibility) Weekly Philips machine maintenance checks including hard‑drive status, patient studies and filter cleaning (site specific responsibility) Room Preparations and Cleaning Ensure anesthesia machine and equipment are properly turned over between cases following departmental rules and Infection Prevention Protocols Terminal cleaning of anesthesia machine at the End of Day Terminal cleaning of all anesthesia equipment at End of Day and ensure they are ready for use Follow proper protocols with regards to PPE preparation for cleaning of Contact Rooms Ensure workrooms are kept clean and orderly Anesthesia Supply Handling Move supplies to and from Stat Stores as needed (site specific responsibility) Stock central workroom supplies from U‑Boats (site specific responsibility) Stock supply carts in the ORs between cases and End of Day Check and stock anesthesia machine drawers between cases and at End of Day Check anesthesia medications for expiration dates (site specific responsibility) Check anesthesia supplies for expiration dates in ORs and workrooms Check and restock equipment supplies daily as needed Replace medication labels as needed in the OR setting Inform supervisor of supply issues in workrooms Anesthesia Technical Duties Perform daily calibrations and pre‑procedure checklists on anesthesia machines Deliver and set up fiberoptic scopes and towers in OR as needed Set up TEE (Trans‑Esophageal Echocardiography) probes and machines in the OR Primary troubleshoot equipment, including machine circuit leaks, flow sensor issues, probe and scope issues, equipment connections and issues with acquiring vitals from patient monitor Recognize and appropriately manage all anesthesia equipment Assemble and disassemble anesthesia machine connections for movement to all floors and areas as needed Procedural Equipment Handling, Cleaning and Transport Pick‑up, transport and distribute clean scopes from SPD (Sterile Processing Department) to all areas Pre‑clean scopes using appropriate enzymatic sponges and Infection Prevention procedures Pre‑clean TEE probes using red enzymatic sponge and prepare for transport to SPD Transport dirty probes and scopes following protocol outlined by Infection Prevention and department protocols High‑Level disinfect ultrasound probes using Trophon machine following Infection Prevention protocols Perform other related duties Maintain knowledge of equipment and protocols Check and maintain intubation boxes and emergency airway carts Other tasks as needed or required Perform all duties of Senior Anesthesia Support Technician (See Job Descriptions) Familiar with High Acuity areas, including Cardiac, Liver transplant and outlying areas Secondary level troubleshooting, including but not limited to EPIC, Neuron and other anesthesia peripheral equipment Qualifications High School Diploma or GED equivalent. 2 to 4 years as Certified Anesthesia Technician II. Active ASATT Anesthesia Technician Certification. Completion of AHA AED Heartsaver Certification within six (6) months of employment. Continued certification is needed for employment. Basic MS Office Suite skills required. Technical skills necessary to perform duties. Proficiency in all departmental computer systems and databases. Good oral and written communication skills. Good interpersonal skills. Speaks, reads, and writes English to the extent required by the position. Equal Opportunity Employer The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Compensation The salary range for the role is $38.16 – $40.73 per hour. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mount Sinai Health System