Anesthesia Technician - Evening Shift

Anesthesia Technician - Evening Shift - Includes Weekend Hours

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, an Anesthesia Technician is a valuable member of our team, who assist the Anesthesiology Team by assuring all supplies and equipment are available, clean and/or sterile, and functioning properly. Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior patient care and possess outstanding communication skills while adhering to our high standard of excellence and adhering to all federal, state and local regulatory standards.

Duties of an Anesthesia Technician may include but are not limited to:

Provides support for procedures by assisting in the preparation and maintenance of patient equipment and anesthesia delivery systems before, during and after anesthesia.

Set up, calibrate, operate and maintain monitoring and anesthesia equipment in advance of procedure start time.

Prepare airway equipment and suction set up.

Set up blood warmer, rapid infuser and transducers as requested.

Set up and run cell saver machine for intra-operative blood salvage under clinical direction. Apply noninvasive monitors on the patient (including pulse oximetry, EKG, blood pressure cuff, BIS monitor, nerve stimulator).

Set up warming blanket apparatus and adjust in accordance with the instructions to regulate proper temperature.

Assist in all off-site locations as required: transport equipment, room set up and clean up.

Participate in room turnover team to maintain efficiency in a clean, safe environment.

Assist the Anesthesiology Team in the transport of patients in and out of the procedure suites.

Assist in patient positioning for anesthesia procedures as directed. Demonstrates knowledge of airway management protocols, including trans- tracheal intubations, fiberoptic scopes, LMAs. Assists during difficult intubations.

Inspect and perform basic maintenance on all equipment used within the department.

Ensure and maintain the sterility and cleanliness of specialized equipment through adherence to hospital policy and procedures related to infection control and safety.

Management of departmental supplies, including monitoring for outdated items and par levels.

Participate in Anesthesia CQI Team to improve the efficiency of patient care and equipment management in the operating room.

Provide instruction to staff and student Technicians on anesthesia equipment and procedures.

Qualifications

Required :

Anesthesia Technician I: Two years of full time healthcare experience in a clinical setting. At least three professional letters of reference from clinical supervisors or clinical professors.

Anesthesia Technician II: Health Sciences Bachelor's degree with a concentration/major/specialization in Anesthesia Technology from an ASATT accredited program. Completion of Anesthesia Technician internship. At least three professional letters of reference from clinical supervisors or clinical professors.

Special Notes : Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

In accordance with federal and state regulations that all hospitals and nursing homes require personnel to be vaccinated against COVID-19, candidates who are not already fully vaccinated must obtain the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine within three (3) calendar days of acceptance of a conditional job offer and must obtain any subsequent doses in accordance with that particular vaccine manufacturer's protocol. Candidates who are partially vaccinated, but not yet fully vaccinated, must complete their vaccination series within three (3) calendar days of a job offer or in accordance with that particular vaccine manufacturer's protocol, whichever comes later.

The state regulation also includes those who may be affiliated with or interact with employees of a hospital or nursing home. The regulations allow for limited exemptions with reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable law.

. Posting Overview : This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.

All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.

This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.

This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services

Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.

Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen

Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.

Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

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Job Number:

2300582

Official Job Title: TH CTS Anesthesia Associate

Job Field

: Anesthesiology

Primary Location

: US-NY-Stony Brook

Department/Hiring Area: Anesthesiology

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

:Evening Shift Shift Hours: 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM Pass Days: Variable

Posting Start Date

: Feb 14, 2023

Posting End Date

: May 15, 2023, 10:59:00 PM

Salary:$50,475 - $69,165 (includes location, shift, and inconvenience pay) - Salary is an estimate of the average salary for title. Final offer will be contingent on the candidate being selected for the role and applicable experience.

Salary Grade:SL2

SBU Area:Stony Brook University Hospital