Anesthesia Technician- Cayuga Medical Center- Surgical Services- Full Time- Days/Evenings FLEX

Cayuga Medical Center•Ithaca, MI

33d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician assists anesthesia providers by preparing, maintaining, and troubleshooting anesthesia-related equipment and supplies to support safe, efficient, high-quality patient care. The role supports routine and emergency procedures, maintains compliance with regulatory and infection-control standards, and serves as a resource for anesthesia providers and perioperative staff. The position is onsite at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, New York, with local travel to Surgicare Center and Schuyler Hospital as needed for coverage. The schedule is days/evenings FLEX.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
At least one year of healthcare experience.
Knowledge of basic aseptic and sterile techniques.
General mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment.
Ability to understand medical terminology related to anesthesia equipment and supplies.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in high-stress situations.
Initiative, sound judgment, manual dexterity, and motor coordination.
Ability to learn new skills and technologies.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform essential job functions.
Ability to withstand the physical and emotional stress inherent to the role.
Ability to stand and move for extended periods; lift more than 25 pounds, including the ability to lift 50 pounds or more, and assist with patient positioning and transfers.
Ability to kneel, bend, twist, reach overhead, work in confined spaces, and respond quickly to emergencies.
Manual dexterity to assemble, operate, and transport equipment and gas tanks.
Ability to read written materials and hear conversational speech.
Ability to maintain emotional and mental stability appropriate to job responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Certification is encouraged and supported by the organization.

Responsibilities

Assist anesthesia providers with equipment setup and procedural support for routine and emergency cases.
Prepare anesthesia workstations, carts, and procedure locations before cases and clear them after use.
Keep anesthesia equipment clean, functional, and ready for use.
Apply, prepare, and troubleshoot anesthesia equipment, including anesthesia machines, ventilators, vaporizers, monitors, infusion pumps, blood warmers, Bair Huggers, and airway devices.
Troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment, perform minor repairs, or coordinate service with Biomedical Engineering or equipment vendors.
Order, stock, test, and maintain anesthesia equipment and supplies; keep carts appropriately stocked and inventory at adequate levels.
Inspect supplies for expiration dates and rotate stock to maintain compliance.
Identify potential cost savings and process improvements and communicate recommendations to leadership.
Keep anesthesia supply and storage areas clean and organized.
Maintain knowledge of anesthesia equipment operation and functions; review, maintain, and provide access to operation manuals.
Serve as a resource to anesthesia providers and nursing staff; assist with staff orientation and education and coordinate in-service training for new equipment.
Ensure operating rooms have required medical gases and place orders as needed; apply anesthesia gas safety practices.
Follow AORN and ASA infection-control standards for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing anesthesia equipment between cases and at day's end.
Comply with policies and procedures established by the Infection Control Committee and regulatory agencies.
Use computer applications and automated systems, including email, spreadsheets, word processing, and databases, to perform job duties.
Access protected health information in accordance with departmental and organizational policies.
Exercise independent judgment in rapidly changing patient-care environments.
Perform other related or incidental duties as assigned and attend meetings and conferences as required.