anesthesia

Yale New Haven Health • New Haven, CT

6h • Onsite

About The Position

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. This job entails assisting the anesthesiology staff within the operating room in order to facilitate patient care.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 12 months as a clinical technician, PCA, CNA, TA, pharmacy technician preferred.
• BLS required within 3 months of hire.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to tolerate high stress areas of work.
• Basic computer skills are required to perform daily tasks in OR applications to include email, RFID equipment tracking system and Epic status board.
• Ability to achieve competence in all required skills after completion of department training program, including passing departmental competencies.
• Good interpersonal skills in order to participate as a member of the Perioperative Support staff.
• Ability to perform tasks of physical endurance and dexterity as required.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, using consistent use of proper body mechanics.
• All duties require pushing, pulling lifting, bending and standing.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Exposure to biohazards and handling of bodily fluids.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer Associates degree in Biological Sciences.
• Factory approved training in basic trouble shooting for anesthesia machines, physiologic monitors, blood gas machines, and rapid infusers preferred.
• Operating room experience and technical background is helpful.
• For casual position we encourage nursing students and healthcare college students to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assists with turnover, including the changing and cleaning of anesthesia disposables and non-disposables.
• Troubleshoots anesthesia equipment to ensure functionality and safety during procedures.
• Maintains difficult airway equipment, trauma room setups, and ensures readiness for emergency situations.
• Decontaminates, cleans, and sterilizes echocardiogram transducers, ensuring compliance with clinical sterilization and documentation protocols.
• Consistently follows through on commitments, ensuring that all tasks are completed with attention to clinical detail and patient safety.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED