Anesthesia Technician

Overview Join our team as a day shift, full-time Anesthesia Technologist in Montclair, NJ. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. Get to Know Your Team: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees, and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit. Responsibilities Anesthesia Technicians assist anesthesiologists, nurses, anesthetists, and other medical staff working on anesthesia teams. Their main responsibility is to clean, maintain, and prepare anesthesia equipment for use in surgical procedures. Engage in various pre-operation responsibilities such as setting up the anesthesia gas machine and checking gas lines. Prepare supplies for intubation, central breathing lines, oxygen measurement tools, and more. Break down equipment, sanitize the anesthesia area, and set up for the next case following the completion of all surgical procedures. Check, calibrate, and test medical equipment such as machines, monitors, invasive lines, and pharmaceuticals. Keep daily records of their equipment inspections. Ensure anesthesia equipment is repaired or replaced when/if equipment malfunctions. Stock needed supplies in any anesthetizing areas, including bronchoscopy carts, pediatric carts, and emergency room airway bags. Spot opportunities for improving efficiency and containing costs within anesthesia areas. Perform any and all other duties as assigned. Qualifications Job Requirements: BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care. Position requires fluency in the English language to function in the job environment appropriately. Good interpersonal communication, teamwork, and customer service skills. Strong organizational, problem-solving and follow-through skills; ability to multitask and prioritize tasks. Ability to multitask constantly, react to changes quickly/productively, and tolerate interruptions. Ability to perform work when no directions are given, and give directions to others. Remain flexible, organized, professional, and able to analyze, make sound decisions under stressful or crises. Demonstrate knowledge of current computer systems, equipment, or programs used in the organization; knowledge of Epic a plus. Demonstrate maturity and accountability Preferred Job Requirements: Graduated from an accredited Anesthesia Technologist training program. Minimum of 1+ years’ experience as an Anesthesia Tech in a hospital setting. #J-18808-Ljbffr