Anesthesia Technologist

Job Title: Anesthesia Technologist

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Anesthesiology

Req #: 0000248005

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $21.48 - $26.71 per hour

Pay Transparency : 
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Certified Anesthesia Technologists  are required to demonstrate knowledge, comprehension and support the application of anesthetic principles and guidelines in relation to airway management during patient care.

Qualifications:
Required:
•    Certification as a certified Anesthesia Technology (Cer.A.T.T) By ASATT 
•    Certified Anesthesia Technologists and Certified Anesthesia Technicians are required to show competency in American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) 
•    Certified Anesthesia Technologists are required to show further competency by obtaining AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. 

Scheduling Requirements:
•    Full-Time  Days
•    6:30 am to 2:30pm weekend rotation occasionally.

Essential Functions:
•     Basic airway setup.
•     Troubleshoots problems or issues that arise with airway equipment.
•    Assists with appropriate airway management techniques based on patient condition.
•    Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and applies appropriate psychomotor abilities to assists with “rapid sequence inductions” protocols.
•    Selects appropriately sized airway equipment.
•    Assists with and demonstrates psychomotor proficiency in patient denitrogenating prior to the induction of anesthesia.
•    Appropriately assists, demonstrates psychomotor proficiency, and applies cognitive training with treatment of airway obstructions.
•     Applies knowledge and psychomotor proficiency to optimize patient positioning during airway management.
•    Assists with mask ventilation and applies psychomotor skills to support the anesthesia care provider with oxygen delivery during periods of desaturation.
•     Identifies various intubation modalities and applies appropriate psychomotor abilities in support of the anesthesia care provider.
•     Demonstrates cognitive and psychomotor proficiency by assessing the patient for qualitative and quantitative signs of correct endotracheal tube placement.
•    Applies cognitive training and appropriate psychomotor abilities to assists with treatment of a partial or complete laryngospasm.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! 
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.  We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.  As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.  
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Other Duties: 
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer