Anesthesia Technologist III - Licensed

University of Rochester • Rochester, NY

5d • $26 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Requirements

• A two-year college education which included technical training closely related to this position; or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Licensure as required by New York State for the performance of point-of-care testing.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of technical assignments for the Department of Anesthesiology.
• Exercises high degree of skill, judgment, and knowledge of the terminology, common procedures, and practices of the assigned area, including the set-up of medications and supplies in both the work room and mobile carts and anesthesia equipment set-up and troubleshooting.
• Assist anesthesia providers, including: preparation of anesthesia equipment prior to the patient's arrival, placement of equipment in the operating rooms, ensuring cleanliness of anesthesia equipment, cart and machine set-up of supplies and medications based on case variables including: patient age, case type and case length, between cases and at the end of the day in each operating room, work room and mobile cart.
• Ensure availability of specialized anesthesia supplies required for cases in designated operating rooms.
• Perform moderate to advanced equipment set up, calibration, operation and troubleshooting.
• Participate in Licensed Tech on-call procedures.
• Perform set-up and support of ectopic procedures for anesthesia care ensuring proper equipment is in place for out-of-OR procedures.
• Function as a resource and support person for Anesthesiology providers.
• Perform non-waived (i.e. TEG, ABG, Glucose) Point-of-Care laboratory testing as requested by anesthesia providers. For this function, the anesthesia technologist will report directly to the anesthesiologist clinical coordinator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees