Anesthesia Technician

New York-Presbyterian
Innovative Surgical Care – You Make It Possible

Anesthesia Technician - Per Diem - NYP/Weill Cornell- Rotating

At NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, we’re redefining the possibilities in surgical care. Led by conscientious and highly skilled medical professionals, our remarkably advanced technology enables us to treat some of the world’s most complex cases.You can help make it possible.

We are currently seeking an Anesthesia Technician to join our world-renowned team. In this position, you will assemble, clean and maintain anesthesiology equipment and supplies. Your work area will include four amazing new operating rooms, each featuring video-conference networking for an optimal learning and treatment environment. Two suites include Siemens’ new Artis Zeego robotic c-arm scanners, a revolutionary new tool in surgical care found at only four hospitals nationwide. In this advanced environment, you’ll help maintain our commitment to safe, effective and compassionate care.

Essential Job Duties

• Disassembles and reassembles equipment for replacement of parts during repair of the equipment and for the daily preventative maintenance audits.
• Advises supervisor when major repairs are required.
• Calibrates telethermometer, check and clean ventilators.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment between cases requiring knowledge of sterility concept and cleaning procedures and knowledge of equipment functions.
• Cleans debris, replaces soda lime granules, clear inhalation and exhalation parts, and checks blood pressure cuffs for leaks, and replaces batteries.
• Ensures machines contain a complete breathing circuit.
• Assembles equipment for each case in the operating room area.
• Operates equipment per established procedure.
• Restocks equipment and supplies for all anesthetizing areas, which include the Operating Rooms, Cystol/ESWL, Labor & delivery, the Recovery Room, and various procedure rooms.
• Interprets the operating room schedule to predict equipment needs and determine if requests exceed supply.
• Advises supervisor when demand for limited equipment exceeds supply.
• Conducts weekly inventory of supplies maintained by the department those ordered from outside vendors, general stores, central sterile, and the pharmacy.
• Maintains complete stock of drugs and medical supplies.
• Sterilizes anesthesia supplies such as masks, tubes and connectors.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

This position will work 7.5 to 9.5 hours daily between the hours of 6:00am -9:00pm , weekday coverage needed.

Preferred Criteria

• ASATT certification
• One year OR experience
• One year experience as an Anesthesia Technician

Required Criteria

• High School Diploma or GED
• Mechanical training or experience with equipment including knowledge on the operation of sterilizers and sterility techniques.