Anesthesia Technician II

NYU Langone Health • Brooklyn, NY

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About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is hiring an Anesthesia Technician II. The role supports anesthesia clinicians and patient care by stocking anesthetic supplies for operating rooms, maintaining anesthesia equipment, ensuring equipment is available, and assisting clinicians throughout patient care. Duties include helping during anesthesia and procedures, preparing and troubleshooting equipment, managing supplies and medical gases, and keeping work areas clean and orderly.

Candidates must have graduated from an anesthesia technician program or have two years of experience supporting anesthesia clinicians with patient care. Familiarity with operating room drug and equipment terminology, the ability to read, write, and follow instructions, the ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, and basic computer skills are required. ASATT certification and a bachelor's degree are preferred. The stated annual salary range is $69,053.74–$69,053.74; actual salaries may vary based on experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.

Requirements

• Graduate of an anesthesia technician program or two years of experience supporting anesthesia clinicians with patient care.
• Familiarity with operating room drug and equipment terminology.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• ASATT certification.
• Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care during induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia.
• Assist with placement of regional anesthetics and invasive monitoring devices.
• Assist with pain blocks, epidurals, spinals, line placement, and patient positioning.
• Assist with transporting patients.
• Follow directives and protocols; communicate with circulating nurses; and respond to codes in line with assigned duties.
• Calibrate anesthesia equipment and conduct quality control and quality assurance analysis.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot anesthesia machines; set up Level I RIS, syringe pumps, capnographs, TEG, and TEEs.
• Set up catheters, kits, chest tubes, airway devices, fiberoptic scopes, LMAs, tube changers, jet ventilation, and resuscitation bags as specified in the posting.
• Clear debris and equipment from used anesthesia machines; ensure machines are sterile and clean; perform standard equipment checks; troubleshoot technical problems; make minor repairs and adjustments; and notify Engineering and the supervisor when repairs are needed.
• Check that anesthesia machine drawers are stocked and make specified fluids and blood products available.
• Dispose of supplies used in regular and contaminated cases.
• Ensure medical gas pipelines are operational; check cylinder bank supply pressure; and replace empty cylinders.
• Keep workroom areas clean and orderly before, during, and after each shift.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive-care well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed