Anesthesia Technician -Per Diem- NYP-Columbia University Medical Center- Nights

Feel the Pride Anesthesia Technician - Per Diem - NYP/Columbia University Medical Center - Nights Responsibilities Provides approved assistance to Anesthesiologists / CRNAs during the induction, maintenance and emergence from anesthesia. Assists the anesthesiologists/ CRNAs with the placement of regional anesthetics and invasive monitoring devices. Maintains on a daily and case-to-case basis the equipment and supplies necessary to provide quality and cost-effective anesthesia care to all patients cared for by the Anesthesia Department. Applies principles of infection control and safety, including proper handling, cleaning, sterilizing and/or disposal of equipment or supplies used in regular and contaminated cases. Sets up sterile equipment, such as intravenous, central venous, arterial and pulmonary artery catheters using sterile technique. Sets up, operates, and disassembles cell saver equipment and rapid infuser devices as assigned. Performs all standard procedural checks on equipment; reports any malfunctioning equipment to supervisor. Ensures the sterility and cleanliness of specialized equipment, including TEE’s, fiber optic scopes and LMA’s. Ensures workroom areas are clean and orderly before, during and after each shift. Performs other job related duties as assigned. This is a per diem position located at NYP/Columbia University Medical Center. This is a nights position working 10pm-6am. Preferred Criteria Minimum one year of anesthesia tech experience ASATT Certification BCLS Required Criteria High School Diploma or GED Mechanical training or experience with equipment including knowledge on the operation of sterilizers and sterility techniques 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. Salary Range: $42.50/Hourly NYP is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr