Anesthesia Tech II - NYP/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital - Overnight (min.1yr. exp required)

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

319d • $34 - $37

About The Position

Anesthesia Techs Like You Help Us Stay Amazing! Bring your talents to NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where we're proudly introducing the world to the future of surgical care and caring. Across the NYP enterprise, exceptionally skilled professionals like you are shaping the field of Anesthesia Technician's and improving the lives of countless human beings. Find out how you can help Make It Possible at NYP/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. Anesthesia Technician II- NYP/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital- Overnight Join our high-profile team and build on our reputation for excellence as you provide crucial support to all anesthetizing areas including but not limited to Main ORs, Ambulatory ORs, CTORs, Endoscopy, EP labs, MRI, CT Scan, Interventional Radiology, Obstetrics, BiPlane, TAVR. Thrive in a fast-paced environment that challenges you to perform at your best every day and fosters your continued growth and advancement. Experience life at the forefront of a better tomorrow - for patients, our hospital and your career.

Requirements

• Associate's degree from an accredited program in Anesthesiology Technology or a suitable combination of education and experience.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Two to three years experience, as an anesthesia technician.
• Certification by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT).

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to Anesthesiologists/CRNA's during patient induction, maintenance and emergence from anesthesia.
• Assists the Anesthesiologists/CRNA's with the placement of regional anesthetics and invasive monitoring devices.
• Maintains equipment and supplies necessary to provide quality and cost effective anesthesia care to all patients.
• Applies principles of infection control and safety, including proper handling, cleaning and sterilizing and/or disposal of equipment/supplies used in regular and contaminated cases.
• Sets up sterile equipment such as intravenous, central venous, arterial and pulmonary artery catheters using sterile technique.
• Sets up, operates, and disassembles cell saver equipment and rapid infuser devices as assigned.
• Performs standard procedural checks on equipment; reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• Ensures sterility and cleanliness of specialized equipment including TEE's, fiberoptic scopes and LMA's.
• Ensures workroom areas are clean and orderly before, during and after each shift.
• Ensures that equipment, supplies and medication are available at each operating room location.
• Recommends changes in supplies and equipment through the Anesthesia Department.
• Assists with preventive maintenance programs and maintenance of records.
• Assists with procuring and returning monitoring equipment used during the transport of patients from the operating room to ICU's or other locations.
• Is competent to care for patients based upon the age groups treated.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree