Anesthesia Technician III - NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital *F/T 35 hrs per week, Monday - Friday 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM*

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Anesthesia Technician III.

In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for stocking anesthetic supplies for ORs, maintaining anesthetic equipment, ensuring anesthetic equipment is available, and assisting clinicians with patient care.

Job Responsibilities

• Clinical/ Patient Care
• During induction, maintenance and emergence from anesthesia
• With the placement of regional anesthetics and invasive monitoring devices
• With pain blocks, epidurals, spinals, line placement and patient positioning
• With transporting patients
• Follows directives and protocols
• Communicates with circulating nurses
• Responds to Codes in line with duties

• Equipment
• Calibrates and runs Quality Control and Quality Assurance analysis
• Calibrates and trouble-shoots anesthesia machines
• Sets up Level I RIS, syringe pumps, capnographs, TEG and TEEs
• Sets up intravenous, central venous, arterial, pulmonary artery catheters using sterile techniques, percutaneous introducer kits, double lumen kits, triple lumen kits, long arm CVP kits, chest tubes, ARNDT blockers, univent tubes, trans-tracheal intubations, fiberoptic scopes, LMAs, tube changers, jet ventilation and resuscitation bags.
• Clears debris and equipment from the surface and drawers of used anesthesia machines.
• Ensures the sterility and cleanliness of all machines
• Performs all standard procedural checks on equipment
• Assists with troubleshooting technical problems
• Makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment
• Informs Engineering and supervisor of needed repairs

• Supplies
• Checks machine drawers to ensure they are well stocked
• Makes available fluids, Lactated Ringers, Plasma Lite, Normal Saline, Hespan, Flextend, FFP, Whole Blood and Albumin
• Disposes of supplies used in regular and contaminated cases

• Gases
• Ensures medical pipeline is operational, including N2O, O2 and Medical Air
• Checks the status of nitrous oxide, nitrogen and carbon dioxide cylinder banks to determine available supply pressure
• Replaces empty cylinders

• Other
• Assists with the training of Anesthesia Technicians
• Apprises supervisor of performance of Anesthesia Technicians
• Ensures workroom areas are clean and orderly before, during and after each shift
• Performs other related duties as requested

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of a one-year Anesthesia Technician program or certification from anesthesia technology program with 5 years experience. Must be able to read, write, follow instructions. Certification in BLS-C required. Lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs. Basic computer skills.

Required Licenses: Basic Life Support Cert

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors Degree preferred. Experience in staff development and training preferred.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

• At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement.
• The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support.
• Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
• The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters.
• Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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