anesthesia

Yale New Haven Health • New Haven, CT

4h

About The Position

The role assists anesthesiology staff in the operating room to facilitate patient care. Employees are expected to understand and support YNHHS’s Vision and Mission and demonstrate its values of integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion.

The position supports operating room setup and turnover, provides technical assistance to anesthesia teams in operating rooms and off-floor locations, maintains equipment and setups for complex care and emergencies, and ensures anesthesia equipment and supplies are available, clean, and sterile. The employee is expected to complete tasks reliably with attention to clinical detail and patient safety.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification is required within 3 months of hire.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to tolerate high-stress work areas.
• Basic computer skills for daily tasks using OR applications, including email, an RFID equipment tracking system, and the Epic status board.
• Achieve competence in required skills after completing the department training program, including passing departmental competencies.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to participate as a member of the Perioperative Support staff.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring physical endurance and dexterity, lift at least 40 pounds using proper body mechanics, push, pull, lift, bend, and stand, and stand and walk for long periods.
• Ability to work around biohazards and handle bodily fluids.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Biological Sciences.
• Factory-approved basic troubleshooting training for anesthesia machines, physiologic monitors, blood gas machines, and rapid infusers.
• At least 12 months of experience as a clinical technician, PCA, CNA, TA, or pharmacy technician.
• Operating room experience and a technical background.
• Nursing students and healthcare college students are encouraged to apply for the casual position.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operating room turnover, including changing and cleaning anesthesia disposables and non-disposables.
• Troubleshoot anesthesia equipment to ensure it functions safely during procedures.
• Maintain difficult airway equipment and trauma room setups, and ensure readiness for emergencies.
• Decontaminate, clean, and sterilize echocardiogram transducers in accordance with clinical sterilization and documentation protocols.
• Follow through on commitments and complete tasks with attention to clinical detail and patient safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED