Anesthesia Technologist

Hours

• 1:30 PM – 10:30 PM
• Holidays, weekends, on-call, and callback as needed
• 1 year contract only

Specific Responsibilities

• Patient Care Assistance (20%)
  • Assist in the care of patients undergoing anesthesia by preparing anesthesia equipment prior to patient arrival.
  • Place anesthesia monitors and ensure the cleanliness of anesthesia equipment.
  • Ensure the availability of specialized anesthesia equipment and supplies.
  • Set up medications and supplies as applicable.
  • Communicate continuously with anesthesiologists, residents, CRNAs, and anesthesia technologists to meet their needs throughout the day.
  • Assist clinicians with difficult intubations and placement of central line catheters.
• Equipment Operation (20%)
  • Operate the cell-saver machine and keep track of lab reports, participating in advanced surgical cases including cardiac, liver transplant, vascular, thoracic, and trauma cases.
  • Work directly with the service-specific faculty Division Chief of designated specialty.
  • Provide on-call coverage as needed.
• Equipment Maintenance (20%)
  • Provide primary support to ensure anesthesia equipment is in good working order and preventive maintenance is completed.
  • Set up and operate sophisticated equipment, performing advanced troubleshooting.
  • Act as the key resource for using and maintaining specialized equipment.
• Training and Development (15%)
  • Assist the Chief Anesthesia Technologist in developing and implementing in-service training programs.
  • Support the training of staff in the roles and responsibilities of an anesthesia technologist.
• Equipment Setup and Troubleshooting (15%)
  • Perform anesthesia equipment setup and troubleshooting, including testing infusion pumps, nerve stimulators, defibrillators, and transport monitors.
  • Calibrate anesthesia machines and attach fiberoptic bronchoscopes to video monitors.
• Room Setup (5%)
  • Set up rooms between cases and prepare carts throughout the day, providing full service setup at the end of the day.
  • Collaborate with other hospital units to ensure availability of specialized anesthesia equipment.
  • Support ectopic procedures for anesthesia care by ensuring proper equipment is in place for out-of-OR procedures.
• Supervisory Support (5%)
  • Provide backup to the shift supervisor in their absence due to vacation or illness.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the shift supervisor, Chief Anesthesia Technologist, or Operations Manager.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• A four-year college education including related technical training; or a two-year college education with technical training closely related to this position accompanied by 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.