Travel Anesthesia Technician - $1,183 per week in Rochester, NY

Job Title: Anesthesia Technician Profession: Allied Anesthesia Tech Specialty: Anesthesia Tech Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 8.0 Experience: Two years of experience License: BLS Certifications: Certification by a nationally recognized professional certifying body preferred Must-Have: Two years of experience as an Anesthesia Tech Description: Under limited direct supervision, assist in the care of patients undergoing anesthesia. Continuously communicate with anesthesiologists, residents, and anesthesia technologists to ensure needs are met throughout the day.

Job Title: Anesthesia Technician Profession: Allied Anesthesia Tech Specialty: Anesthesia Tech Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 8.0 Experience: Two years of experience License: BLS Certifications: Certification by a nationally recognized professional certifying body preferred Must-Have: Two years of experience as an Anesthesia Tech Description: Under limited direct supervision, assist in the care of patients undergoing anesthesia. Prepare anesthesia equipment prior to the patient's arrival. Place anesthesia monitors. Ensure the cleanliness of anesthesia equipment. Ensure availability of specialized anesthesia equipment and supplies. Set up medications and supplies where applicable. Continuously communicate with anesthesiologists, residents, and anesthesia technologists to ensure 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 advanced surgical cases. Provide on-call coverage as needed. Support in ensuring that the anesthesia equipment is in good working order. Complete preventive maintenance on anesthesia equipment. Set up and operate sophisticated equipment. Perform advanced troubleshooting as required. Serve as a key resource person in using and maintaining specialized equipment. Assist in the development and implementation of in-service training programs. Participate in the training of staff in the roles and responsibilities of an anesthesia technologist. Perform anesthesia equipment setup and troubleshooting. Test infusion pumps, nerve stimulators, defibrillators, and transport monitors. Calibrate anesthesia machines and attach fiberoptic bronchoscopes to video monitors. Set up rooms between cases and carts throughout the day. Provide full service setup at the end of the day. Work with other units to ensure availability of specialized anesthesia equipment. Perform setup and support for out-of-OR procedures as necessary. Provide backup to the shift supervisor in their absence. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or managers.