Anesthesia Tech

Anesthesia Technologist

The Anesthesia Technologist provides essential support in the anesthesia care environment, assisting with equipment preparation, monitoring, and maintenance to ensure optimal patient care during surgical procedures.

• Patient Care Support (20%): Assist in the care of patients undergoing anesthesia, including the preparation of anesthesia equipment prior to patient arrival, placement of monitors, and ensuring equipment cleanliness. Maintain effective communication with anesthesiologists, residents, CRNAs, and anesthesia technologists to meet operational needs and assist in challenging procedures.
• Equipment Operation (20%): Operate the cell-saver machine, monitor lab reports, and engage in various advanced surgical cases, including cardiac and liver transplants. Collaborate directly with the service-specific faculty Division Chief of designated specialties and provide on-call coverage.
• Equipment Maintenance (20%): Ensure anesthesia equipment is in good working order through preventive maintenance and troubleshooting. Serve as the key resource for the operation and maintenance of specialized equipment.
• Training and Development (15%): Assist in the development and implementation of in-service training programs for staff regarding anesthesia technologist roles and responsibilities.
• Equipment Set-Up and Troubleshooting (15%): Perform set-up and troubleshooting of various anesthesia equipment, ensuring all devices are functioning correctly and ready for use.
• Room Preparation (5%): Prepare operating rooms between cases and ensure all necessary equipment is available for out-of-OR procedures. Provide full-service set-up at the end of the day.
• Supervision Support (5%): Act as backup to the shift supervisor during their absence and perform other duties as assigned by supervisory staff.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Two years of experience as an Anesthesia Technologist

• A four-year college education with related technical training or a two-year college education with technical training closely related to this position along with two years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification by the registry of the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists or another nationally recognized professional certifying body is preferred.

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