Anesthesia Technologist - 26-11331

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Anesthesia Technologist

Location: Syracuse, NY
Job Type: Contract ( NO BENEFITS )
Contract Duration: 14 Weeks
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Pay Rate

• Traveler: $1400-1500/week, as per experience
• Local: $25-29/hr, as per experience

Shift: Alternating Day and Evening Shifts

• Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

• Evening Shift: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM

• Weekend rotation and on-call responsibilities required

We are seeking an experienced Anesthesia Technologist to support anesthesia services in a hospital setting. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience preparing anesthesia equipment, assisting with invasive procedures, troubleshooting anesthesia machines, and maintaining infection control standards.

Candidates with experience in acute cardiac cases and Level I trauma centers are strongly preferred. The role requires technical proficiency, attention to detail, and the ability to support anesthesia teams across multiple locations where general anesthesia is administered.

• Support anesthesia services across all locations where general anesthesia is provided.

• Prepare operating rooms and anesthesia equipment for surgical cases, including procedures requiring invasive monitoring.

• Perform room turnovers and ensure rooms are properly prepared for upcoming cases.

• Troubleshoot different makes and models of anesthesia machines and related equipment.

• Assist anesthesia providers with invasive procedures, including arterial line placement, central venous catheter (CVC) placement, and thermodilution catheter placement.

• Support acute cardiac cases and procedures requiring advanced monitoring equipment.

• Prepare and assist with sterile trays while following appropriate aseptic and sterile techniques.

• Maintain infection control standards for anesthesia equipment, instruments, and supplies.

• Follow appropriate equipment reprocessing and sterilization procedures.

• Order supplies and restock anesthesia rooms, carts, and equipment as directed.

• Ensure anesthesia equipment and supplies are available, clean, functional, and ready for use.

• Graduate of an approved Anesthesia Technology program.

• National certification as an Anesthesia Technologist through ASATT.

• Current CPR/BLS certification required before entering the worksite.

• Preferably three years of relevant work experience in anesthesia technology.

• Knowledge of equipment reprocessing methods, infection prevention, and aseptic and sterile techniques.

• Ability to prepare anesthesia equipment and assist with sterile procedures.

• Successful completion of required pre-employment health clearance.

• 3–5 years of experience as an Anesthesia Technologist.

• Consistent experience working in a Level I trauma center.

• Experience supporting acute cardiac cases.

• Familiarity with central lines, arterial lines (A-lines), and Swan-Ganz catheters.

• Previous travel assignment experience.

• Experience troubleshooting various anesthesia machine models.

• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and on-call assignments.

The position involves alternating day and evening shifts, with weekend rotation and on-call responsibilities. Candidates must be able to work in a hospital environment and support anesthesia services across multiple clinical locations.