Anesthesia Technician

Garnet Health•Mechanicstown, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician works under direct supervision to coordinate and provide technical support to Anesthesiologists and Nurse Anesthetists on the Cardiothoracic Surgery Operations team at Garnet Health Medical Center-Middletown. The role ensures the availability of equipment and supplies and assists with direct patient care activities. Responsibilities include providing and maintaining the technical function of anesthesia machines, ventilators, monitoring equipment, fluid warmers, patient warming systems, and other anesthesia equipment, which may be age-specific. The technician also provides and stocks anesthesia administration supplies, cleans and disinfects equipment such as fiberoptic bronchoscopes, and troubleshoots anesthesia equipment. The position is based primarily in operating rooms and approved satellite areas where anesthesia may be administered. The work involves frequent contact with Medical Center staff, sales representatives, employees, and community members. The role may involve exposure to odors, chemical agents, dust, fumes, gases, sharp objects, hazardous or moving equipment, wet or slippery floors, and temperature or humidity extremes. Protective clothing may include a face shield, gloves, impermeable gown, and N95 respirator as needed. The position requires extensive standing and walking, the ability to perform a full anatomical range of motion, visual and aural acuity, finger and hand dexterity, and the ability to withstand prolonged sitting, standing, or walking. The technician must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds and push over 75 pounds, as well as bend, kneel, crouch, twist, balance, and reach above, out, and below. The work may involve irregular hours, including evenings, potentially weekends, and on-call duties as necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1.5 years of experience as an anesthesia technician.
At least one year of experience working within a CTOR/CVOR as an anesthesia technician.
Technical skills necessary to perform the duties.
Proficiency in all departmental computer systems and databases.
BLS certification.
Ability to foster collaborative relationships, work well under pressure, organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks.
Critical thinking, analytical skills, flexibility, and ability to multitask.
Detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled.
Sensitivity to customer needs and expectations.
Ability to perform the full anatomical range of motion required for tasks; visual and aural acuity; and finger and hand dexterity to operate a point-of-sales system, computer, and office equipment.
Ability to withstand long periods of sitting, standing, and/or constant walking; lift and carry up to 40 pounds; push over 75 pounds; and bend, kneel, crouch, twist, balance, and reach above, out, and below.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree from an accredited program in Anesthesiology Technology.
Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) certification from the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT).

Responsibilities

Coordinate and provide technical support to Anesthesiologists and Nurse Anesthetists under direct supervision.
Ensure the availability of anesthesia equipment and supplies and assist with direct patient care activities.
Provide and support the technical functioning of anesthesia machines, ventilators, monitoring equipment, fluid warmers, patient warming systems, and other anesthesia equipment.
Provide and stock supplies for anesthesia administration.
Clean and disinfect equipment, including fiberoptic bronchoscopes.
Troubleshoot various types of anesthesia equipment.