Allied - 19383921

URMC Strong Memorial Hospital•Rochester, NY

17d

About The Position

The Anesthesia Technologist supports patient care and advanced surgical procedures by preparing anesthesia equipment, placing monitors, setting up medications, and assisting clinicians with challenging intubations and central line catheter placements. The role supports cardiac, liver transplant, vascular, thoracic, and trauma cases, including operation of a cell-saver machine and tracking lab reports. The technologist maintains, tests, calibrates, and troubleshoots anesthesia and related equipment; prepares operating rooms and specialized equipment for in- and out-of-OR procedures; and coordinates equipment availability with other hospital units. The role also contributes to staff training and provides backup shift-supervisor coverage when needed. Hours are 1:30 PM–10:30 PM, with holiday, weekend, callback, and on-call coverage as needed.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
At least two years of experience as an Anesthesia Technologist.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare anesthesia equipment before patient arrival, place anesthesia monitors, maintain cleanliness and availability of specialized equipment, and manage medication setup as necessary.
Communicate with anesthesiologists, residents, CRNAs, and anesthesia technologists to meet clinical needs.
Assist clinicians with challenging intubations and central line catheter placements.
Operate the cell-saver machine, track lab reports, and support cardiac, liver transplant, vascular, thoracic, and trauma procedures.
Collaborate directly with the designated faculty Division Chief for specialized service and provide on-call coverage.
Ensure anesthesia equipment functions properly and receives preventive maintenance; set up and operate sophisticated equipment and troubleshoot issues.
Collaborate with the Chief Anesthesia Technologist to create and implement in-service training programs, and assist with staff training.
Set up and test infusion pumps, nerve stimulators, defibrillators, and transport monitors; calibrate anesthesia machines and connect fiberoptic bronchoscopes to video monitors as needed.
Set up operating rooms between cases, manage supply carts, provide end-of-day setup, coordinate specialized equipment availability with other hospital units, and prepare equipment for out-of-OR procedures.
Provide backup to the shift supervisor during absences and perform additional tasks assigned by the Shift Supervisor, Chief Anesthesia Technologist, or Operations Manager.