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URMC Strong Memorial Hospital • Rochester, NY

6d

About The Position

The Anesthesia Technologist assists with patient care and anesthesia services across routine and advanced surgical cases. The role prepares anesthesia equipment, monitors, medications, supplies, and rooms; supports anesthesiologists, residents, CRNAs, and other anesthesia technologists; and assists with difficult intubations and central line catheter placements. The technologist operates specialized equipment, tracks lab reports, maintains equipment, and provides on-call coverage when needed.

The position also supports staff training, helps troubleshoot and calibrate anesthesia equipment, coordinates specialized equipment with other units, and provides backup support to shift supervisors. This is a one-year contract. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with on-call or callback responsibilities as needed on holidays and weekends.

Requirements

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Two years of experience as an Anesthesia Technologist.

Nice To Haves

• A four-year college degree, or a two-year college degree with technical training closely related to the position and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists or another nationally recognized certifying body.

Responsibilities

• Prepare anesthesia equipment before patients arrive, place anesthesia monitors, maintain equipment cleanliness, and set up medications and supplies.
• Communicate with anesthesiologists, residents, CRNAs, and anesthesia technologists to address their needs.
• Assist with difficult intubations and central line catheter placements.
• Operate the cell-saver machine and manage lab report tracking.
• Participate in advanced cardiac, liver transplant, vascular, thoracic, and trauma surgical cases.
• Provide on-call coverage as necessary.
• Ensure anesthesia equipment functions properly and preventive maintenance is completed.
• Set up and operate sophisticated equipment, perform advanced troubleshooting, and serve as a resource for specialized equipment.
• Assist the Chief Anesthesia Technologist in developing and implementing in-service training programs.
• Support staff training on the roles and responsibilities of an anesthesia technologist.
• Set up and troubleshoot anesthesia equipment, including testing infusion pumps, nerve stimulators, defibrillators, and transport monitors; calibrating anesthesia machines; and connecting fiberoptic bronchoscopes to video monitors.
• Set up rooms between cases, arrange carts throughout the day, and provide service setup at the end of the day.
• Coordinate with other units to ensure specialized anesthesia equipment is available and set up equipment for ectopic procedures requiring anesthesia care.
• Provide backup support to shift supervisors during vacation or illness.
• Carry out other duties assigned by the Shift Supervisor, Chief Anesthesia Technologist, or Operations Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed