Anesthesia Tech

Anesthesia Technician/ Anesthesia Tech - Evenings
Rochester, NY
Assignment Details

• Position: Anesthesia Technician
• Shift: 1:30 PM - 10:30 PM
• Schedule Requirements:
  • Weekends as needed
  • Holidays as needed
  • On-call and callback coverage required

Key Responsibilities

• Patient & Anesthesia Support
  • Assist in the care of patients undergoing anesthesia by preparing anesthesia equipment prior to patient arrival.
  • Set up anesthesia monitors and ensure all anesthesia equipment is clean, functional, and ready for use.
  • Prepare medications, specialized equipment, and supplies required for anesthesia procedures where applicable.
  • Maintain continuous communication with anesthesiologists, CRNAs, residents, and anesthesia technologists to support workflow and patient care.
  • Assist clinicians during difficult intubations and central venous catheter placements.
• Advanced Surgical Case Support
  • Operate the Cell Saver machine during surgical procedures.
  • Monitor and track laboratory reports throughout surgical cases.
  • Provide anesthesia support for complex procedures including:
    • Cardiac Surgery
    • Liver Transplant
    • Vascular Surgery
    • Thoracic Surgery
    • Trauma Surgery
    • Other advanced surgical specialties
  • Work closely with specialty-specific physicians and Division Chiefs.
  • Participate in required on-call coverage.
• Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  • Ensure anesthesia equipment is maintained in optimal working condition.
  • Perform preventive maintenance and advanced troubleshooting on anesthesia equipment.
  • Set up, operate, and maintain sophisticated anesthesia-related equipment.
  • Serve as a technical resource for specialized anesthesia equipment and devices.
• Training & Education
  • Assist the Chief Anesthesia Technologist with the development and implementation of in-service education programs.
  • Support orientation and ongoing training of new anesthesia technologists and staff.
  • Educate team members on equipment operation, safety protocols, and departmental procedures.
• Equipment Testing & Technical Support
  • Perform setup, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of:
    • Anesthesia Machines
    • Infusion Pumps
    • Nerve Stimulators
    • Defibrillators
    • Patient Transport Monitors
    • Fiberoptic Bronchoscopes
    • Video Monitoring Systems
• Operating Room & Procedural Support
  • Prepare and turnover operating rooms between surgical cases.
  • Restock anesthesia carts and procedure rooms throughout the day.
  • Coordinate with other hospital departments to ensure availability of specialized anesthesia equipment.
  • Provide anesthesia equipment setup and support for out-of-operating-room procedures and remote procedural locations.
• Leadership & Administrative Support
  • Provide backup coverage for the Shift Supervisor during absences.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor, Chief Anesthesia Technologist, or Operations Manager.
  • Support departmental workflow, quality improvement initiatives, and regulatory compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Current BLS Certification
• Minimum 2 years of recent Anesthesia Technician experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with related technical training or
• Associate degree with technical training plus two years of relevant experience or
• Equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Certification through the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists (ASATT) or another nationally recognized professional certifying body preferred.
• Strong experience supporting complex surgical specialties in a high-acuity operating room environment.
• Excellent technical troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills.

Skills: Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience Expertise Rating Move Two (2) Year's Experience highly desired Highly desired BLS preferred (American Heart Association ONLY) Nice to have


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