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

CH_050 Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca•Ithaca, NY

16h•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, ensures equipment is ready for use, and helps maintain compliance with regulatory and infection control standards. The technician also serves as a resource for anesthesia providers and perioperative staff. This 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 listed shift is days/evenings FLEX. The pay range is $19.00–$25.00. Cayuga Health describes a collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, compassion, and stewardship. The organization offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities, and emphasizes equitable, respectful, and inclusive care and employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Minimum of 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.
Ability to lift more than 25 pounds, assist with patient positioning and transfers, and lift 50 pounds or more.
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.
Ensure anesthesia equipment is clean, functional, and ready for use.
Apply, prepare, and troubleshoot anesthesia-related 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 stocked and inventory levels adequate.
Inspect supplies for expiration dates and rotate stock; identify and communicate cost-saving and process-improvement opportunities.
Maintain clean and organized anesthesia supply and storage areas.
Maintain knowledge of anesthesia equipment operation and functions; review, maintain, and provide access to equipment 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, place orders as needed, and demonstrate knowledge of anesthesia gas safety practices.
Follow AORN and ASA infection control standards for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing anesthesia equipment between cases and at the end of the day.
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 required meetings and conferences.
Travel locally to off-site locations, including Surgicare Center and Schuyler Hospital, as needed for coverage.