Anesthesia Tech III, Cer.A.T./Cer.A.T.T. - Mineola

NYU Langone Health•Mineola, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting licensed anesthesia providers in the acquisition and preparation and of the equipment and Supplies required for the administration of anesthesia, for multiple areas covered within the organization (i.e. GI, Cath Lab, EP, Specials, MRI, TEE, and CCK). Contribute to safe efficient and cost-effective anesthesia care. Support the Anesthesia provider in routine and complex surgical cases. Provide patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems before, during and after anesthesia. Provide upkeep of equipment care such as cleaning, sterilizing, assembling, and requisitioning and recording of inspections and maintenance regularly performed by Bio-Medical Engineering. Assists in supplying the Anesthesia provider with a variety of mechanical, pneumatic and electronic equipment used to monitor, evaluate and manage the patient undergoing Anesthesia. Performs supply inventory, ordering, unpacking, and stocking of supplies used by anesthesia for surgery. Orders floor stock medications from pharmacy and ensures safe and secure delivery of non-narcotic medications for Anesthesia daily use. Responsible for Documenting equipment repairs and other related activities as necessary to support the Anesthesia provider while caring for the patients.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
Five (5) years' work experience in anesthesia associate/ tech work.
BLS required.
Anesthesia Certification required.
Excellent communication skills (both oral & written), interpersonal and organization skills.
Basic computer skills including knowledge of HBOC and Par Assist.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree

Responsibilities

Prioritize and organize daily work.
Review and access anesthesia equipment in OR at start of shift. Check deliveries waiting to be opened and shelved.
Complete daily assignments in an organized, timely, and efficient manner.
Maintains inventory of anesthesia supplies according to par volumes and within approved budget. Validate received order for accuracy.
Responds to emergencies as appropriate. Demonstrates an ability to set priorities.
Consistently responds to staff and unit needs in a timely manner.
Accurately reports pertinent patient information to the physician, anesthesia manager or designee.
Complies with regulatory and WUH policies governing safety standards and infection control.
Complete all anesthesia machine test as required. Inspects cleanliness of equipment
Cleans anesthesia machines utilizing appropriate procedure
Cleans anesthesia equipment (Washing or sterilizing) in Main OR
Cleans anesthesia carts and tables in ASU, PACU, Endo, and L&D.
Demonstrate ability to identify sterile and unsterile steam, gas sterrad supplies. Demonstrate ability to identify unsafe, expired medications and supplies and notify pharmacy, MD, Anesthesia manager or any-appropriate personnel.
Restocks anesthesia carts, machines
Checks levels of stock in each OR and tables in all areas.
Replenish supplies. Disassemble equipment and inspects for damage, wear, cracks or leaks.
Check for improper operations and replace as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned