Anesthesia Technician - Day Shift - Includes Weekend Hours

Stony Brook University • Town of Brookhaven, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At Stony Brook Medicine, the Anesthesia Technician assists the Anesthesiology Team by ensuring supplies and equipment are available, clean or sterile, and functioning properly. The position supports anesthesia procedures and patient care while following federal, state, and local regulatory standards. The role may be designated as essential, requiring employees to remain at or report to work during an institutional emergency. It may also require respiratory protection, which may prohibit facial hair. Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.

Requirements

• Anesthesia Technician I: Two years of full-time healthcare experience in a clinical setting.
• Anesthesia Technician II: Health Sciences bachelor's degree with a concentration, major, or specialization in Anesthesia Technology from an ASATT-accredited program.
• Anesthesia Technician II: Completion of an Anesthesia Technician internship.
• Anesthesia Technician II: At least three professional letters of reference from clinical supervisors or clinical professors.
• Include a resume/CV with the online application.
• Before starting, successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine Employee Health Services.
• Before starting, complete an electronic reference check with at least three professional references.
• Before starting, successfully complete a four-panel drug screen and meet regulatory requirements for pre-employment screenings.
• Provide copies of any required New York State licenses or certificates before starting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain patient equipment and anesthesia delivery systems before, during, and after anesthesia procedures.
• Set up, calibrate, operate, and maintain monitoring and anesthesia equipment before procedure start times.
• Prepare airway equipment and suction setups.
• Set up blood warmers, rapid infusers, and transducers as requested.
• Set up and operate cell saver machines for intra-operative blood salvage under clinical direction.
• Apply noninvasive patient monitors, including pulse oximetry, EKG, blood pressure cuffs, BIS monitors, and nerve stimulators.
• Set up warming blanket equipment and adjust it according to instructions to regulate temperature.
• Assist at off-site locations, including transporting equipment and setting up and cleaning rooms.
• Participate in room turnover to support an efficient, clean, and safe environment.
• Assist the Anesthesiology Team with transporting patients into and out of procedure suites.
• Assist with patient positioning for anesthesia procedures as directed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of airway management protocols, including trans-tracheal intubations, fiberoptic scopes, and LMAs, and assist during difficult intubations.
• Inspect and perform basic maintenance on departmental equipment.
• Maintain the sterility and cleanliness of specialized equipment in accordance with hospital infection-control and safety policies and procedures.
• Manage departmental supplies, including monitoring expiration dates and par levels.
• Participate in the Anesthesia CQI Team to improve patient-care efficiency and operating-room equipment management.
• Provide instruction to staff and student Technicians on anesthesia equipment and procedures.

Benefits

• Generous leave
• Health insurance
• Participation in the state pension system
• Location pay of $4,150 for UUP, CSEA, and PEF full-time positions, for eligible positions
• Shift differentials for evening, night, or other applicable supplemental shifts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time