Specialist, Anesthesia Tech - Full Time, Evenings

NYU Langone Medical Center•Patchogue, NY

28d•Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center, providing care to residents of eastern Long Island. The hospital facility is home to the Knapp Cardiac Care Center-an advanced heart disease diagnostic and treatment facility-as well as a modern ambulatory surgical pavilion with specialized services including women's imaging, a sleep laboratory, and bariatric surgery. Our Provisional Level 2 Trauma Center delivers comprehensive and specialized care for patients with traumatic injuries. The Stroke Center at NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk is designated by the New York State Department of Health as a Primary Stroke Center, with expert neurologists available to provide treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additionally, NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk has multiple outpatient sites, including an outpatient wound care center, a hemodialysis center, and various primary care and specialty offices. For more information, go to NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Specialist, Anesthesia Tech - Full Time, Evenings - NSG-Operating Room - Full-Time - Monday - Friday. In this role, the successful candidate Under the supervision of the anesthesiologist, an incumbent of this class is responsible for assisting the professional Anesthesia staff by setting up, calibrating, sterilizing, operating, and checking all anesthesia equipment to be used on patients being prepared for surgery. This is a staff-level position, wherein incumbents are required to have previous hospital experience, and a general understanding of basic asepsis and sterile techniques used in an operating room to operate and maintain equipment and supplies. Work schedules are subject to shift assignments and rotating assignments for night and weekend coverage. Does related work as required.

Requirements

High school diploma required; Associates degree preferred.
Two (2) years work experience as an anesthesia technician preferred.
Anesthesia Certification required within two years of employment.
Possess mature interpersonal skills and demonstrates recognition of cultural diversity.
Able to interact responsibly and calmly with the multidisciplinary team.
Able to communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Able to display a friendly, professional atmosphere for patient care.
Assumes responsibility and accountability for their own practice.
Able to prioritize, anticipate and alter activities throughout the day.

Responsibilities

Assisting the licensed anesthesia provider in a clinical setting such as: the operating room (OR), Obstetrics suite (OB), interventional and/or diagnostic radiology, post anesthesia care unit (PACU), intensive care unit (ICU), CATH LAB, emergency room (ER), endoscopy, dental suites ambulatory surgery suites, animal and research laboratories.
Demonstrating practical knowledge and expertise in all general areas of anesthesia. The certified anesthesia technician must have thorough knowledge of the set-up, operation and troubleshooting of anesthesia delivery systems, monitors, and ancillary devices. The certified anesthesia technicians will maintain a sufficient inventory of all equipment and supplies.
Being knowledgeable of all guidelines, policies and safety requirements as determined by all relevant regulatory and standard setting agencies or organizations.
Performing effectively in the area where anesthesia is provided, assisting the licensed anesthesia provider with assessments, evaluations, transport, positioning, insertion of intravenous and other invasive lines, and airway management.
Cleans, sterilizes, and sets up all types of anesthesia equipment and their components including blood gas equipment, anesthesia machines, venous and arterial pressure lines, endotracheal tubes, nasopharyngeal tubes, vaporizers, ventilators, EKG monitors, blood warmers, infusion pumps, Bair hugger.
Checks, cleans and maintains anesthesia machines daily, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents, changing the soda lime, changing the nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders as needed, and checking for leakages.
Calibrates Anesthesia machine monitors to appropriate settings for each Case.
Ensures an adequate inventory of all equipment and supplies related to anesthesia machines, ventilators, monitoring equipment, pressure transducers, endotracheal tubes, spinal and block trays, non-narcotic medications.
Ensures that medications, drugs and anesthetics are properly stored and refrigerated and properly disposed of when unusable.
Assists anesthesiologists as needed during surgery.
Places orders to ensure adequate inventory and follow up with appropriate sources to ensure their delivery.
Carries out policies and procedures set by the Infection Control Unit to ensure compliance.
Performs related duties and assignments as required to ensure smooth and effective operation of the Anesthesia Department.
Uses computer applications or other automated systems such as spread sheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail, and database software in performing work assignments.
May assist with training residents in the use of anesthesia machines and related equipment
Follows procedure for decontamination of all instruments used during the procedure.
Adheres to safety and infection control policies; demonstrates knowledge and skills in waste disposal and standard precautions.
Demonstrates knowledge of the equipment in the department, how to operate and troubleshoot, and mechanism for initiating repairs.
An understanding of advanced life support
Demonstrates the ability to perform technical duties in complex clinical situations
Understands medical terminology as it relates to anesthesia equipment and related supplies
Demonstrates knowledge and practice of basic patient care related to anesthesia.
Responds and assists in emergency situations.
Demonstrates the ability to coordinate the daily routine of technical anesthesia staff.
Ability to delegate responsibilities to other members of the anesthesia technical team.
Understands the costs that are incurred for anesthesia procedure
Participates in the interview process to select the most qualified candidate for vacant positions.
Plans advance time schedules, which provide adequate coverage on a twenty-four-hour/seven day a week basis; plans work assignments, which meet patient and departmental needs.
Investigates and intervenes in problem situations; reporting appropriate information through appropriate channels.
Maintains knowledge of current trends.
Maintains and organizes anesthesia cart and specialized anesthesia carts as assigned.
Develops and maintains quality control records and logs.
Maintains records of quality control done daily.
Maintains records of maintenance of patient monitors, analyzers, and computers.
Supports and complies with all Medical Center and departmental policies and procedures.
Attends all mandatory in-services, continuing education, annual health requirements, etc.
Identifies, corrects, or reports safety hazards and incidents immediately.
Applies safety-related policies and procedures pertaining to the department or work area.
Performs according to the Medical Centers Disaster and Fire Manuals instructions when necessary.
Lifts and moves objects safely.
Follows the Hazardous Materials Management Program guidelines and uses protective apparel and equipment as indicated.