Anesthesia Technologist 3

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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500211 Anesthesia Technical Services

Work Shift:

UR - Evening (United States of America)

Range:

UR URC 210 H

Compensation Range:

$27.24 - $38.14

Responsibilities:

Performs a variety of technical assignments for the Department of Anesthesiology. Exercises high degree of skill, judgment, and knowledge of the terminology, common procedures, and practices of the assigned area, including the set-up of medications and supplies in both the work room and mobile carts and anesthesia equipment set-up and troubleshooting.

Assist anesthesia providers, including: preparation of anesthesia equipment prior to the patient's arrival, placement of equipment in the operating rooms, ensuring cleanliness of anesthesia equipment, cart and machine set-up of supplies and medications based on case variables including: patient age, case type and case length, between cases and at the end of the day in each operating room, work room and mobile cart. Ensure availability of specialized anesthesia supplies required for cases in designated operating rooms.

Perform moderate to advanced equipment set up, calibration, operation and troubleshooting.

Participate in Licensed Tech on-call procedures.

Perform set-up and support of ectopic procedures for anesthesia care ensuring proper equipment is in place for out-of-OR procedures.

Function as a resource and support person for Anesthesiology providers.

Perform non-waived (i.e. TEG, ABG, Glucose) Point-of-Care laboratory testing as requested by anesthesia providers. For this function, the anesthesia technologist will report directly to the anesthesiologist clinical coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A two-year college education which included technical training closely related to this position; or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Licensure as required by New York State for the performance of point-of-care testing.

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