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

Job Title: Anesthesia Technologist Profession: Allied Health Specialty: Anesthesia Technology Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: Two years of experience as an Anesthesia Technologist License: BLS Certifications: Certification by a nationally recognized professional certifying body preferred Must-Have: - Two years of experience as an Anesthesia Technologist - BLS preferred (American Heart Association ONLY) Description: Under limited direct supervision, assist in the care of patients undergoing anesthesia. Participate in advanced surgical cases including cardiac, liver transplant, vascular, thoracic, and trauma.

Job Title: Anesthesia Technologist Profession: Allied Health Specialty: Anesthesia Technology Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: Two years of experience as an Anesthesia Technologist License: BLS Certifications: Certification by a nationally recognized professional certifying body preferred Must-Have: - Two years of experience as an Anesthesia Technologist - BLS preferred (American Heart Association ONLY) 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 and 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, CRNAs, and anesthesia technologists. Assist clinicians with difficult intubations and the placement of central line catheters. Operate the cell-saver machine and keep track of lab reports. Participate in advanced surgical cases including cardiac, liver transplant, vascular, thoracic, and trauma. Provide primary support in ensuring that anesthesia equipment is in good working order. Complete preventive maintenance on anesthesia equipment. Set up and operate sophisticated equipment and perform advanced troubleshooting. Serve as the key resource person in using and maintaining specialized equipment. Assist in the development and implementation of in-service training programs. Train staff in the roles and responsibilities of an anesthesia technologist. Perform anesthesia equipment set up and troubleshooting. Test infusion pumps, nerve stimulators, defibrillators, and transport monitors. Calibrate anesthesia machines and attach fiber optic bronchoscopes to the video monitor. Set up rooms between cases and set up carts throughout the day. Provide full service set up at the end of the day. Work with other hospital units to ensure availability of specialized anesthesia equipment. Perform set-up and support for procedures requiring anesthesia care. Provide backup to shift supervisor in their absence due to vacation or illness. Perform other duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor or Chief Anesthesia Technologist.