Anesthesia Tech - Outpatient Ambulatory

Monday - Friday ONLY, no call, no holidays, no weekends. 9am - 5:30pm with some late nights until 7pm as needed (based on procedures).

• Assist in the care of patients undergoing anesthesia including preparation of anesthesia equipment prior to the patient's arrival, placement of anesthesia monitors, ensuring the cleanliness of anesthesia equipment, ensuring availability of specialized anesthesia equipment and supplies, and the setup of medications and supplies where applicable. Continuously communicate with anesthesiologists, residents, CRNAs, and anesthesia technologists to ensure their needs are met throughout the day. Assist clinicians with difficult intubations and the placement of central line catheters.
• Operate the cell-saver machine, keep track of lab reports, and participate in cardiac, liver transplant, vascular, thoracic, trauma, and other advanced surgical cases. Work directly with service-specific faculty Division Chief of designated specialty. Provide on-call coverage.
• Provide primary support in ensuring that the anesthesia equipment is in good working order and preventive maintenance is completed. Set up and operate sophisticated equipment and perform advanced troubleshooting. Serve as the key resource person in using and maintaining specialized equipment.
• Assist the Chief Anesthesia Technologist in the development and implementation of in-service training programs. Assist in training of staff in the roles and responsibilities of an anesthesia technologist.
• Perform anesthesia equipment setup and troubleshooting such as testing infusion pumps, nerve stimulators, defibrillators, and transport monitors, calibrating anesthesia machines, and attaching fiberoptic bronchoscopes to the video monitor.
• Set up rooms between cases, set up carts throughout the day and provide full-service setup at the end of the day. Work with other hospital units to ensure availability of specialized anesthesia equipment. Perform setup and support of ectopic procedures for anesthesia care ensuring proper equipment is in place for out-of-OR procedures.
• Provide backup to shift supervisor in his/her absence due to vacation or illness. Perform other duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor, Chief Anesthesia Technologist, or Operations Manager.

• Two years of experience as an Anesthesia Tech
• BLS

• A four-year college education, including related technical training; or a two-year college education which included technical training closely related to this position and two years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification by the registry of the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists or other nationally recognized professional certifying body preferred.

• Two (2) Year's Experience highly desired
• BLS preferred (American Heart Association ONLY)