Anesthesia Technologist

We are seeking a skilled Anesthesia Technologist to join our team on a one-year contract. This role requires commitment during weekdays from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with additional on-call responsibilities as needed to support unit operations during holidays and weekends.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Patient Care Support (20%): Assist in the care of patients undergoing anesthesia by preparing anesthesia equipment, placing monitors, ensuring cleanliness, and setting up medications and supplies. Maintain continuous communication with anesthesiologists, residents, CRNAs, and anesthesia technologists to meet their needs, including aiding in difficult intubations and central line placements.
• Advanced Surgical Support (20%): Operate the cell-saver machine, track lab reports, and participate in complex surgical cases including cardiac, liver transplant, vascular, thoracic, and trauma procedures. Collaborate directly with service-specific faculty and provide necessary on-call coverage.
• Equipment Maintenance (20%): Ensure anesthesia equipment is operational and undergoes preventive maintenance. Set up, operate, and troubleshoot sophisticated equipment, serving as the primary resource for specialized equipment usage and maintenance.
• Training and Development (15%): Assist the Chief Anesthesia Technologist in developing and implementing training programs for staff, covering the roles and responsibilities of an anesthesia technologist.
• Equipment Troubleshooting (15%): Perform testing and troubleshooting of anesthesia equipment including infusion pumps, nerve stimulators, defibrillators, and transport monitors. Calibrate anesthesia machines and attach fiberoptic bronchoscopes to video monitors.
• Room Preparation and Equipment Setup (5%): Set up operating rooms between cases, arrange carts, and ensure full service setup at the end of the day. Collaborate with other hospital units to maintain availability of specialized anesthesia equipment.
• Supervisory Support (5%): Provide backup support to the shift supervisor in their absence and perform additional duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor, Chief Anesthesia Technologist, or Operations Manager.

Required Qualifications:

• 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 and two years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists or another nationally recognized certifying body is preferred.

If you are passionate about supporting anesthesia care and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.